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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.53, 1,485.79 and 297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.53, 1,485.79 and 297.17 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.53 : 1,485.79 = 297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.53/1,485.79 = 297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.53x = 1,485.79 × 297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.53x = 441,524.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,524.04/990.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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