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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.68, 1,485.86 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.68, 1,485.86 and 332.46 is: 498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.68 : 1,485.86 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.68/1,485.86 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.68x = 1,485.86 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.68x = 493,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,989.02/990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.64

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