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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990, 1,484.04 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990, 1,484.04 and 404.64 is: 606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990 : 1,484.04 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990/1,484.04 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990x = 1,484.04 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990x = 600,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,501.95/990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.57

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