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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.57, 1,485.84 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.57, 1,485.84 and 297.21 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.57 : 1,485.84 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.57/1,485.84 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.57x = 1,485.84 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.57x = 441,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,606.51/990.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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