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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.87, 1,487.49 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.87, 1,487.49 and 464.28 is: 696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.87 : 1,487.49 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.87/1,487.49 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.87x = 1,487.49 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.87x = 690,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,611.86/990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.98

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