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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.30, 1,491.81 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.30, 1,491.81 and 480.94 is: 721.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.30 : 1,491.81 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.30/1,491.81 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.30x = 1,491.81 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.30x = 717,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,465.57/994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.58

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