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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.19, 1,484.59 and 434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.19, 1,484.59 and 434.63 is: 651.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.19 : 1,484.59 = 434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.19/1,484.59 = 434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.19x = 1,484.59 × 434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.19x = 645,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,237.76/990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.63

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