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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.47, 1,489.29 and 473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.47, 1,489.29 and 473.14 is: 709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.47 : 1,489.29 = 473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.47/1,489.29 = 473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.47x = 1,489.29 × 473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.47x = 704,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,642.76/993.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.28

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