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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.53, 1,485.07 and 644.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.53, 1,485.07 and 644.21 is: 965.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.53 : 1,485.07 = 644.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.53/1,485.07 = 644.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.53x = 1,485.07 × 644.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.53x = 956,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,693.72/990.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.84

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