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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.24, 1,489.02 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.24, 1,489.02 and 400.32 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.24 : 1,489.02 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.24/1,489.02 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.24x = 1,489.02 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.24x = 596,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,084.49/993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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