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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.84, 1,486.65 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.84, 1,486.65 and 341.64 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.84 : 1,486.65 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.84/1,486.65 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.84x = 1,486.65 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.84x = 507,899.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,899.11/990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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