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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.20, 1,489.92 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.20, 1,489.92 and 416 is: 624.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.20 : 1,489.92 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.20/1,489.92 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.20x = 1,489.92 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.20x = 619,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,806.72/993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.05

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