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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.15, 1,488.51 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.15, 1,488.51 and 472.32 is: 707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.15 : 1,488.51 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.15/1,488.51 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.15x = 1,488.51 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.15x = 703,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,053.04/993.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.90

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