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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.24, 1,485.36 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.24, 1,485.36 and 296.98 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.24 : 1,485.36 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.24/1,485.36 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.24x = 1,485.36 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.24x = 441,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,113.30/990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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