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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993, 1,489.50 and 408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993, 1,489.50 and 408.28 is: 612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993 : 1,489.50 = 408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993/1,489.50 = 408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993x = 1,489.50 × 408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993x = 608,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,133.06/993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.42

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