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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.08, 1,489.80 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.08, 1,489.80 and 446.16 is: 668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.08 : 1,489.80 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.08/1,489.80 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.08x = 1,489.80 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.08x = 664,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,689.17/994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.65

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