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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.28, 1,485.40 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.28, 1,485.40 and 405.27 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.28 : 1,485.40 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.28/1,485.40 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.28x = 1,485.40 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.28x = 601,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,988.06/990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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