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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.17, 1,485.24 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.17, 1,485.24 and 413.04 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.17 : 1,485.24 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.17/1,485.24 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.17x = 1,485.24 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.17x = 613,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,463.53/990.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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