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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.45, 1,490.28 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.45, 1,490.28 and 335.33 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.45 : 1,490.28 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.45/1,490.28 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.45x = 1,490.28 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.45x = 499,735.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,735.59/993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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