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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.61, 1,490.20 and 408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.61, 1,490.20 and 408.46 is: 612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.61 : 1,490.20 = 408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.61/1,490.20 = 408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.61x = 1,490.20 × 408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.61x = 608,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,685.05/993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.60

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