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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.04, 1,491.56 and 446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.04, 1,491.56 and 446.11 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.04 : 1,491.56 = 446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.04/1,491.56 = 446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.04x = 1,491.56 × 446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.04x = 665,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,398.05/994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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