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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.24, 1,489.79 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.24, 1,489.79 and 299.88 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.24 : 1,489.79 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.24/1,489.79 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.24x = 1,489.79 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.24x = 446,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,758.97/993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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