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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.34, 1,483.34 and 624.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.34, 1,483.34 and 624.22 is: 934.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.34 : 1,483.34 = 624.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.34/1,483.34 = 624.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.34x = 1,483.34 × 624.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.34x = 925,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,930.49/990.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.96

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