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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.10, 1,489.83 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.10, 1,489.83 and 445.30 is: 668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.10 : 1,489.83 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.10/1,489.83 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.10x = 1,489.83 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.10x = 663,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,421.30/993.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.03

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