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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.89, 1,486.35 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.89, 1,486.35 and 297.41 is: 446.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.89 : 1,486.35 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.89/1,486.35 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.89x = 1,486.35 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.89x = 442,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,055.35/990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.12

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