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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,492.15 and 417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,492.15 and 417.54 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,492.15 = 417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,492.15 = 417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,492.15 × 417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 623,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,032.31/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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