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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.80, 1,486.32 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.80, 1,486.32 and 341.60 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.80 : 1,486.32 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.80/1,486.32 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.80x = 1,486.32 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.80x = 507,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,726.91/990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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