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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.21, 1,490.09 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.21, 1,490.09 and 299.88 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.21 : 1,490.09 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.21/1,490.09 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.21x = 1,490.09 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.21x = 446,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,846.69/993.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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