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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.94, 1,486.41 and 406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.94, 1,486.41 and 406.22 is: 609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.94 : 1,486.41 = 406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.94/1,486.41 = 406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.94x = 1,486.41 × 406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.94x = 603,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,809.47/990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.33

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