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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.38, 1,490.06 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.38, 1,490.06 and 309.38 is: 464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.38 : 1,490.06 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.38/1,490.06 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.38x = 1,490.06 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.38x = 460,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,994.76/993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.07

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