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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.95, 1,486.59 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.95, 1,486.59 and 341.51 is: 512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.95 : 1,486.59 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.95/1,486.59 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.95x = 1,486.59 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.95x = 507,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,685.35/990.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.32

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