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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.98, 1,490.60 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.98, 1,490.60 and 438.14 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.98 : 1,490.60 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.98/1,490.60 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.98x = 1,490.60 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.98x = 653,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,091.48/993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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