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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.24, 1,486.20 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.24, 1,486.20 and 413.52 is: 620.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.24 : 1,486.20 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.24/1,486.20 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.24x = 1,486.20 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.24x = 614,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,573.42/990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.63

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