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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.14, 1,491.42 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.14, 1,491.42 and 417 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.14 : 1,491.42 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.14/1,491.42 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.14x = 1,491.42 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.14x = 621,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,922.14/994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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