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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,486.40 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,486.40 and 442.96 is: 664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,486.40 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,486.40 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,486.40 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 658,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,415.74/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.45

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