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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993 : 1,489.50 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993/1,489.50 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993x = 1,489.50 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993x = 619,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,445.81/993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.81

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