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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.74, 1,486.10 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.74, 1,486.10 and 297.48 is: 446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.74 : 1,486.10 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.74/1,486.10 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.74x = 1,486.10 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.74x = 442,085.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,085.03/990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.22

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