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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.28, 1,490.52 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.28, 1,490.52 and 416.84 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.28 : 1,490.52 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.28/1,490.52 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.28x = 1,490.52 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.28x = 621,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,308.36/994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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