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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.23, 1,486.89 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.23, 1,486.89 and 297.90 is: 446.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.23 : 1,486.89 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.23/1,486.89 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.23x = 1,486.89 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.23x = 442,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,944.53/991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.86

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