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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.27, 1,489.91 and 416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.27, 1,489.91 and 416.55 is: 624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.27 : 1,489.91 = 416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.27/1,489.91 = 416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.27x = 1,489.91 × 416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.27x = 620,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,622.01/993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.83

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