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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,490.18 and 445.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,490.18 and 445.69 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,490.18 = 445.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,490.18 = 445.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,490.18 × 445.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 664,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,158.32/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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