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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.22, 1,489.83 and 415.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.22, 1,489.83 and 415.69 is: 623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.22 : 1,489.83 = 415.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.22/1,489.83 = 415.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.22x = 1,489.83 × 415.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.22x = 619,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,307.43/993.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.54

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