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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.75, 1,486.37 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.75, 1,486.37 and 306.75 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.75 : 1,486.37 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.75/1,486.37 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.75x = 1,486.37 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.75x = 455,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,942.46/990.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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