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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.72, 1,486.08 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.72, 1,486.08 and 332.60 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.72 : 1,486.08 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.72/1,486.08 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.72x = 1,486.08 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.72x = 494,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,262.78/990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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