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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.78, 1,485.30 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.78, 1,485.30 and 374.32 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.78 : 1,485.30 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.78/1,485.30 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.78x = 1,485.30 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.78x = 555,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,977.50/990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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