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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.21, 1,485.58 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.21, 1,485.58 and 296.88 is: 445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.21 : 1,485.58 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.21/1,485.58 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.21x = 1,485.58 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.21x = 441,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,038.99/990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.40

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