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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.48, 1,484.44 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.48, 1,484.44 and 404.82 is: 606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.48 : 1,484.44 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.48/1,484.44 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.48x = 1,484.44 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.48x = 600,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,925.34/990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.70

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