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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.88, 1,490.16 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.88, 1,490.16 and 473.96 is: 710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.88 : 1,490.16 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.88/1,490.16 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.88x = 1,490.16 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.88x = 706,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,266.41/993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.62

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