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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,486.58 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,486.58 and 341.68 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,486.58 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,486.58 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,486.58 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 507,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,934.65/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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