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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994, 1,491.28 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994, 1,491.28 and 416.92 is: 625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994 : 1,491.28 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994/1,491.28 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994x = 1,491.28 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994x = 621,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,744.46/994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.50

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