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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.20, 1,491.42 and 446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.20, 1,491.42 and 446.10 is: 669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.20 : 1,491.42 = 446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.20/1,491.42 = 446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.20x = 1,491.42 × 446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.20x = 665,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,322.46/994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.20

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