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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.76, 1,489.56 and 445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.76, 1,489.56 and 445.36 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.76 : 1,489.56 = 445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.76/1,489.56 = 445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.76x = 1,489.56 × 445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.76x = 663,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,390.44/993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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