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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.77, 1,485.98 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.77, 1,485.98 and 297.28 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.77 : 1,485.98 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.77/1,485.98 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.77x = 1,485.98 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.77x = 441,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,743.22/990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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