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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,488.51 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,488.51 and 415.26 is: 622.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,488.51 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,488.51 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,488.51 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 618,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,118.66/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.44

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