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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.31, 1,489.98 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.31, 1,489.98 and 408.16 is: 612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.31 : 1,489.98 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.31/1,489.98 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.31x = 1,489.98 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.31x = 608,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,150.24/993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.25

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