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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.06, 1,490.75 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.06, 1,490.75 and 335.80 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.06 : 1,490.75 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.06/1,490.75 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.06x = 1,490.75 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.06x = 500,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,593.85/994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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