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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.82, 1,486.40 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.82, 1,486.40 and 341.40 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.82 : 1,486.40 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.82/1,486.40 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.82x = 1,486.40 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.82x = 507,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,456.96/990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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