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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.86, 1,486.44 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.86, 1,486.44 and 341.44 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.86 : 1,486.44 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.86/1,486.44 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.86x = 1,486.44 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.86x = 507,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,530.07/990.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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