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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.80, 1,491.51 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.80, 1,491.51 and 446.04 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.80 : 1,491.51 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.80/1,491.51 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.80x = 1,491.51 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.80x = 665,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,274.79/993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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