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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,490.56 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,490.56 and 628.04 is: 941.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,490.56 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,490.56 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,490.56 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 936,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,131.30/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.48

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