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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.80, 1,485.24 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.80, 1,485.24 and 471.08 is: 706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.80 : 1,485.24 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.80/1,485.24 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.80x = 1,485.24 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.80x = 699,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,666.86/990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.16

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