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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.81, 1,489.77 and 473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.81, 1,489.77 and 473.55 is: 709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.81 : 1,489.77 = 473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.81/1,489.77 = 473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.81x = 1,489.77 × 473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.81x = 705,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,480.58/993.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.87

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