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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.20, 1,485.28 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.20, 1,485.28 and 296.87 is: 445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.20 : 1,485.28 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.20/1,485.28 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.20x = 1,485.28 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.20x = 440,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,935.07/990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.30

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