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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.08, 1,488.26 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.08, 1,488.26 and 445.12 is: 667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.08 : 1,488.26 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.08/1,488.26 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.08x = 1,488.26 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.08x = 662,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,454.29/993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.07

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