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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.16, 1,488.54 and 415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.16, 1,488.54 and 415.36 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.16 : 1,488.54 = 415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.16/1,488.54 = 415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.16x = 1,488.54 × 415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.16x = 618,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,279.97/993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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