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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.98, 1,486.55 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.98, 1,486.55 and 297.60 is: 446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.98 : 1,486.55 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.98/1,486.55 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.98x = 1,486.55 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.98x = 442,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,390.96/990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.42

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