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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.75, 1,485.05 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.75, 1,485.05 and 442.16 is: 662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.75 : 1,485.05 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.75/1,485.05 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.75x = 1,485.05 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.75x = 656,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,620.07/990.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.75

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