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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.44, 1,485.67 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.44, 1,485.67 and 297.11 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.44 : 1,485.67 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.44/1,485.67 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.44x = 1,485.67 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.44x = 441,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,405.93/990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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