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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.42, 1,485.48 and 624.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.42, 1,485.48 and 624.10 is: 936.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.42 : 1,485.48 = 624.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.42/1,485.48 = 624.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.42x = 1,485.48 × 624.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.42x = 927,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,088.07/990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.06

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