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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.32, 1,489.41 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.32, 1,489.41 and 299.78 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.32 : 1,489.41 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.32/1,489.41 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.32x = 1,489.41 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.32x = 446,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,497.55/993.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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