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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.76, 1,491.40 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.76, 1,491.40 and 417.04 is: 625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.76 : 1,491.40 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.76/1,491.40 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.76x = 1,491.40 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.76x = 621,973.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,973.46/993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.88

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