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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.88, 1,486.31 and 406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.88, 1,486.31 and 406.15 is: 609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.88 : 1,486.31 = 406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.88/1,486.31 = 406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.88x = 1,486.31 × 406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.88x = 603,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,662.78/990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.22

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