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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.08, 1,484.56 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.08, 1,484.56 and 405.48 is: 608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.08 : 1,484.56 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.08/1,484.56 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.08x = 1,484.56 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.08x = 601,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,964.70/990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.00

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