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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,490.26 and 446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,490.26 and 446.08 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,490.26 = 446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,490.26 = 446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,490.26 × 446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 664,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,775.18/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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