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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,491.13 and 446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,491.13 and 446.07 is: 669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,491.13 = 446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,491.13 = 446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,491.13 × 446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 665,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,148.36/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.00

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