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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.68, 1,486.20 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.68, 1,486.20 and 332.49 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.68 : 1,486.20 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.68/1,486.20 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.68x = 1,486.20 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.68x = 494,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,144.98/990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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