Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993, 1,489.50 and 415.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 993, 1,489.50 and 415.88 is: 623.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
993 : 1,489.50 = 415.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
993/1,489.50 = 415.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
993x = 1,489.50 × 415.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
993x = 619,445.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,445.81/993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623.81
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