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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.80, 1,487.06 and 406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.80, 1,487.06 and 406.15 is: 609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.80 : 1,487.06 = 406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.80/1,487.06 = 406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.80x = 1,487.06 × 406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.80x = 603,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,965.19/990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.57

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