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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.12, 1,491.26 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.12, 1,491.26 and 417.16 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.12 : 1,491.26 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.12/1,491.26 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.12x = 1,491.26 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.12x = 622,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,094.02/994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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