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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.72, 1,485.92 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.72, 1,485.92 and 332.53 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.72 : 1,485.92 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.72/1,485.92 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.72x = 1,485.92 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.72x = 494,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,110.09/990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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