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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.54, 1,485.48 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.54, 1,485.48 and 413.28 is: 619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.54 : 1,485.48 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.54/1,485.48 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.54x = 1,485.48 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.54x = 613,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,919.17/990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.78

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