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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.76, 1,490.85 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.76, 1,490.85 and 300.47 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.76 : 1,490.85 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.76/1,490.85 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.76x = 1,490.85 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.76x = 447,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,948.25/993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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