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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.58, 1,490.01 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.58, 1,490.01 and 444.76 is: 666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.58 : 1,490.01 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.58/1,490.01 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.58x = 1,490.01 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.58x = 662,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,696.85/993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.98

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