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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,486.80 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,486.80 and 374.70 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,486.80 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,486.80 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,486.80 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 557,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,103.96/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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