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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,489.18 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,489.18 and 334.86 is: 501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,489.18 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,489.18 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,489.18 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 498,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,666.81/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.94

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