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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.72, 1,490.57 and 408.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.72, 1,490.57 and 408.99 is: 613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.72 : 1,490.57 = 408.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.72/1,490.57 = 408.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.72x = 1,490.57 × 408.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.72x = 609,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,631.95/993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.48

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