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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.97, 1,485.56 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.97, 1,485.56 and 374.56 is: 561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.97 : 1,485.56 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.97/1,485.56 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.97x = 1,485.56 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.97x = 556,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,428.58/990.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.50

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