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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.90, 1,485.10 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.90, 1,485.10 and 296.54 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.90 : 1,485.10 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.90/1,485.10 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.90x = 1,485.10 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.90x = 440,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,391.55/989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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