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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.06, 1,484.88 and 624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.06, 1,484.88 and 624.36 is: 936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.06 : 1,484.88 = 624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.06/1,484.88 = 624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.06x = 1,484.88 × 624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.06x = 927,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,099.68/990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.41

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