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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.47, 1,489.69 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.47, 1,489.69 and 376.70 is: 564.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.47 : 1,489.69 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.47/1,489.69 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.47x = 1,489.69 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.47x = 561,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,167.62/993.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.86

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