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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,486.38 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,486.38 and 297.59 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,486.38 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,486.38 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,486.38 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 442,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,331.08/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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