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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.85, 1,486.36 and 471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.85, 1,486.36 and 471.09 is: 706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.85 : 1,486.36 = 471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.85/1,486.36 = 471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.85x = 1,486.36 × 471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.85x = 700,213.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,213.73/990.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.68

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