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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,485.95 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,485.95 and 443.07 is: 664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,485.95 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,485.95 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,485.95 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 658,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,377.65/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.61

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