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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.97, 1,486.72 and 413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.97, 1,486.72 and 413.71 is: 620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.97 : 1,486.72 = 413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.97/1,486.72 = 413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.97x = 1,486.72 × 413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.97x = 615,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,067.73/990.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.67

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