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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.41, 1,491.66 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.41, 1,491.66 and 336.31 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.41 : 1,491.66 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.41/1,491.66 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.41x = 1,491.66 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.41x = 501,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,663.30/994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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