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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.78, 1,485.36 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.78, 1,485.36 and 414.06 is: 620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.78 : 1,485.36 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.78/1,485.36 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.78x = 1,485.36 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.78x = 615,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,028.16/990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.75

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