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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,490.30 and 445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,490.30 and 445.66 is: 668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,490.30 = 445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,490.30 = 445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,490.30 × 445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 664,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,167.10/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.00

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