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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.62, 1,485.87 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.62, 1,485.87 and 297.29 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.62 : 1,485.87 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.62/1,485.87 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.62x = 1,485.87 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.62x = 441,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,734.29/990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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