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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,492.44 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,492.44 and 604.48 is: 908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,492.44 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,492.44 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,492.44 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 902,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,150.13/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.07

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