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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.12, 1,485.24 and 405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.12, 1,485.24 and 405.24 is: 607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.12 : 1,485.24 = 405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.12/1,485.24 = 405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.12x = 1,485.24 × 405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.12x = 601,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,878.66/990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.88

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