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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.22, 1,485.53 and 296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.22, 1,485.53 and 296.86 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.22 : 1,485.53 = 296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.22/1,485.53 = 296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.22x = 1,485.53 × 296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.22x = 440,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,994.44/990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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