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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.90, 1,486.37 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.90, 1,486.37 and 341.62 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.90 : 1,486.37 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.90/1,486.37 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.90x = 1,486.37 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.90x = 507,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,773.72/990.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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