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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.93, 1,485.89 and 496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.93, 1,485.89 and 496.81 is: 744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.93 : 1,485.89 = 496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.93/1,485.89 = 496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.93x = 1,485.89 × 496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.93x = 738,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,205.01/990.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.96

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