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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.54, 1,486 and 624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.54, 1,486 and 624.90 is: 937.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.54 : 1,486 = 624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.54/1,486 = 624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.54x = 1,486 × 624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.54x = 928,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,601.40/990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.47

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