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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.60, 1,489.34 and 408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.60, 1,489.34 and 408.34 is: 612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.60 : 1,489.34 = 408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.60/1,489.34 = 408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.60x = 1,489.34 × 408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.60x = 608,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,157.10/993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.07

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