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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.18, 1,490.84 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.18, 1,490.84 and 401.12 is: 601.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.18 : 1,490.84 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.18/1,490.84 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.18x = 1,490.84 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.18x = 598,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,005.74/994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.51

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