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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.94, 1,489.82 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.94, 1,489.82 and 445.37 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.94 : 1,489.82 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.94/1,489.82 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.94x = 1,489.82 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.94x = 663,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,511.46/993.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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