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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.88, 1,485.65 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.88, 1,485.65 and 405.72 is: 608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.88 : 1,485.65 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.88/1,485.65 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.88x = 1,485.65 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.88x = 602,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,753.61/990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.30

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