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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.38, 1,485.57 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.38, 1,485.57 and 413.25 is: 619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.38 : 1,485.57 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.38/1,485.57 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.38x = 1,485.57 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.38x = 613,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,911.80/990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.88

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