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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.81, 1,486.38 and 332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.81, 1,486.38 and 332.75 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.81 : 1,486.38 = 332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.81/1,486.38 = 332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.81x = 1,486.38 × 332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.81x = 494,592.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,592.65/990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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