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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.94, 1,490.91 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.94, 1,490.91 and 309.94 is: 464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.94 : 1,490.91 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.94/1,490.91 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.94x = 1,490.91 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.94x = 462,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,087.76/993.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.91

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