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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.07, 1,491.07 and 474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.07, 1,491.07 and 474.44 is: 711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.07 : 1,491.07 = 474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.07/1,491.07 = 474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.07x = 1,491.07 × 474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.07x = 707,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,414.61/994.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.64

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