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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.68, 1,490.46 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.68, 1,490.46 and 309.68 is: 464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.68 : 1,490.46 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.68/1,490.46 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.68x = 1,490.46 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.68x = 461,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,565.65/993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.50

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