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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.38, 1,489.58 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.38, 1,489.58 and 299.91 is: 449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.38 : 1,489.58 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.38/1,489.58 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.38x = 1,489.58 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.38x = 446,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,739.94/993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.72

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