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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.13, 1,489.90 and 408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.13, 1,489.90 and 408.44 is: 612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.13 : 1,489.90 = 408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.13/1,489.90 = 408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.13x = 1,489.90 × 408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.13x = 608,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,527.31/994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.12

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