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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.95, 1,490.87 and 408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.95, 1,490.87 and 408.80 is: 613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.95 : 1,490.87 = 408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.95/1,490.87 = 408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.95x = 1,490.87 × 408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.95x = 609,468.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,468.31/993.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.18

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