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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.70, 1,485.54 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.70, 1,485.54 and 374.42 is: 561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.70 : 1,485.54 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.70/1,485.54 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.70x = 1,485.54 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.70x = 556,219.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,219.60/990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.44

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