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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.60, 1,485.90 and 413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.60, 1,485.90 and 413.34 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.60 : 1,485.90 = 413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.60/1,485.90 = 413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.60x = 1,485.90 × 413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.60x = 614,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,181.91/990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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