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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.58, 1,490.15 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.58, 1,490.15 and 445.92 is: 668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.58 : 1,490.15 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.58/1,490.15 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.58x = 1,490.15 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.58x = 664,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,489.09/993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.78

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