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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.11, 1,491.11 and 408.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.11, 1,491.11 and 408.95 is: 613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.11 : 1,491.11 = 408.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.11/1,491.11 = 408.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.11x = 1,491.11 × 408.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.11x = 609,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,787.06/994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.40

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