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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.14, 1,490.60 and 474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.14, 1,490.60 and 474.30 is: 711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.14 : 1,490.60 = 474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.14/1,490.60 = 474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.14x = 1,490.60 × 474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.14x = 706,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,991.58/994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.16

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