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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,486.95 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,486.95 and 443.10 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,486.95 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,486.95 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,486.95 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 658,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,867.55/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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