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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.01, 1,490.60 and 446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.01, 1,490.60 and 446.55 is: 669.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.01 : 1,490.60 = 446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.01/1,490.60 = 446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.01x = 1,490.60 × 446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.01x = 665,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,622.96/994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.64

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