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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.98, 1,486.49 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.98, 1,486.49 and 471.04 is: 706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.98 : 1,486.49 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.98/1,486.49 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.98x = 1,486.49 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.98x = 700,189.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,189.16/990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.56

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