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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.30, 1,484.17 and 404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.30, 1,484.17 and 404.62 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.30 : 1,484.17 = 404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.30/1,484.17 = 404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.30x = 1,484.17 × 404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.30x = 600,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,524.87/990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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