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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.45, 1,489.73 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.45, 1,489.73 and 299.88 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.45 : 1,489.73 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.45/1,489.73 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.45x = 1,489.73 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.45x = 446,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,738.73/993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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