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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.09, 1,491.30 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.09, 1,491.30 and 335.90 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.09 : 1,491.30 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.09/1,491.30 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.09x = 1,491.30 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.09x = 500,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,925.99/994.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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