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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.94, 1,486.55 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.94, 1,486.55 and 341.50 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.94 : 1,486.55 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.94/1,486.55 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.94x = 1,486.55 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.94x = 507,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,656.83/990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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