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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,486.84 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,486.84 and 442.76 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,486.84 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,486.84 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,486.84 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 658,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,313.28/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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