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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,485.81 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,485.81 and 341.57 is: 512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,485.81 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,485.81 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,485.81 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 507,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,508.12/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.14

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