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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.39, 1,490.28 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.39, 1,490.28 and 445.29 is: 668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.39 : 1,490.28 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.39/1,490.28 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.39x = 1,490.28 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.39x = 663,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,606.78/993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.02

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