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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,489.02 and 407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,489.02 and 407.90 is: 611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,489.02 = 407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,489.02 = 407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,489.02 × 407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 607,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,371.26/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.62

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