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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.85, 1,486.44 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.85, 1,486.44 and 374.61 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.85 : 1,486.44 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.85/1,486.44 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.85x = 1,486.44 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.85x = 556,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,835.29/990.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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