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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.22, 1,491.33 and 417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.22, 1,491.33 and 417.10 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.22 : 1,491.33 = 417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.22/1,491.33 = 417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.22x = 1,491.33 × 417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.22x = 622,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,025.76/994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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