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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.45, 1,492.47 and 624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.45, 1,492.47 and 624.41 is: 938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.45 : 1,492.47 = 624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.45/1,492.47 = 624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.45x = 1,492.47 × 624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.45x = 931,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,905.73/993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.05

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