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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.18, 1,489.62 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.18, 1,489.62 and 473.49 is: 710.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.18 : 1,489.62 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.18/1,489.62 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.18x = 1,489.62 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.18x = 705,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,320.17/993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.16

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