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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.31, 1,489.98 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.31, 1,489.98 and 299.99 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.31 : 1,489.98 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.31/1,489.98 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.31x = 1,489.98 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.31x = 446,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,970.90/993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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