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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.84, 1,486.26 and 470.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.84, 1,486.26 and 470.85 is: 706.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.84 : 1,486.26 = 470.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.84/1,486.26 = 470.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.84x = 1,486.26 × 470.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.84x = 699,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,805.52/990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.28

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