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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.88, 1,485.40 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.88, 1,485.40 and 341.46 is: 511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.88 : 1,485.40 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.88/1,485.40 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.88x = 1,485.40 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.88x = 507,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,204.68/990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.87

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