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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.50, 1,485.99 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.50, 1,485.99 and 297.16 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.50 : 1,485.99 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.50/1,485.99 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.50x = 1,485.99 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.50x = 441,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,573.07/990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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