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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.66, 1,490.75 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.66, 1,490.75 and 300.32 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.66 : 1,490.75 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.66/1,490.75 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.66x = 1,490.75 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.66x = 447,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,693.08/993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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