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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.54, 1,485.99 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.54, 1,485.99 and 297.18 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.54 : 1,485.99 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.54/1,485.99 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.54x = 1,485.99 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.54x = 441,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,606.51/990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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