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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.56, 1,486.45 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.56, 1,486.45 and 413.44 is: 620.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.56 : 1,486.45 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.56/1,486.45 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.56x = 1,486.45 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.56x = 614,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,554.69/990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.41

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