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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.99, 1,486.26 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.99, 1,486.26 and 442.82 is: 664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.99 : 1,486.26 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.99/1,486.26 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.99x = 1,486.26 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.99x = 658,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,138.22/990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.12

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