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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.69, 1,485.84 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.69, 1,485.84 and 332.46 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.69 : 1,485.84 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.69/1,485.84 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.69x = 1,485.84 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.69x = 493,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,982.37/990.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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