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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.80, 1,486.20 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.80, 1,486.20 and 442.52 is: 663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.80 : 1,486.20 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.80/1,486.20 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.80x = 1,486.20 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.80x = 657,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,673.22/990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.78

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