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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.73, 1,485.84 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.73, 1,485.84 and 297.22 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.73 : 1,485.84 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.73/1,485.84 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.73x = 1,485.84 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.73x = 441,621.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,621.55/990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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