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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.53, 1,490.33 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.53, 1,490.33 and 300.22 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.53 : 1,490.33 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.53/1,490.33 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.53x = 1,490.33 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.53x = 447,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,426.87/993.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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