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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.26, 1,488.68 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.26, 1,488.68 and 444.69 is: 666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.26 : 1,488.68 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.26/1,488.68 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.26x = 1,488.68 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.26x = 662,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,000.55/993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.49

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