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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.76, 1,486.16 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.76, 1,486.16 and 297.28 is: 445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.76 : 1,486.16 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.76/1,486.16 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.76x = 1,486.16 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.76x = 441,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,805.64/990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.93

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