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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.25, 1,485.25 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.25, 1,485.25 and 296.92 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.25 : 1,485.25 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.25/1,485.25 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.25x = 1,485.25 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.25x = 441,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,000.43/990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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