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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,484.78 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,484.78 and 296.51 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,484.78 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,484.78 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,484.78 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 440,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,243.21/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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