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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.04, 1,489.04 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.04, 1,489.04 and 444.92 is: 667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.04 : 1,489.04 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.04/1,489.04 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.04x = 1,489.04 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.04x = 662,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,503.68/993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.15

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