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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.47, 1,484.03 and 643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.47, 1,484.03 and 643.28 is: 963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.47 : 1,484.03 = 643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.47/1,484.03 = 643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.47x = 1,484.03 × 643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.47x = 954,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,654.80/990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.84

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