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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.90, 1,486.58 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.90, 1,486.58 and 297.63 is: 446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.90 : 1,486.58 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.90/1,486.58 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.90x = 1,486.58 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.90x = 442,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,449.32/990.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.51

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