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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.41, 1,491.60 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.41, 1,491.60 and 417.30 is: 625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.41 : 1,491.60 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.41/1,491.60 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.41x = 1,491.60 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.41x = 622,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,444.68/994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.94

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