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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.88, 1,485.07 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.88, 1,485.07 and 296.55 is: 444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.88 : 1,485.07 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.88/1,485.07 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.88x = 1,485.07 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.88x = 440,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,398.44/989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.90

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