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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.69, 1,489.37 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.69, 1,489.37 and 445.23 is: 667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.69 : 1,489.37 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.69/1,489.37 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.69x = 1,489.37 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.69x = 663,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,109.98/993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.32

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