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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.84, 1,486.50 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.84, 1,486.50 and 297.72 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.84 : 1,486.50 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.84/1,486.50 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.84x = 1,486.50 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.84x = 442,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,560.78/990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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