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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.22, 1,490.64 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.22, 1,490.64 and 446.12 is: 668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.22 : 1,490.64 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.22/1,490.64 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.22x = 1,490.64 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.22x = 664,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,996.86/994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.87

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