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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.41, 1,492.13 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.41, 1,492.13 and 446.48 is: 669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.41 : 1,492.13 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.41/1,492.13 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.41x = 1,492.13 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.41x = 666,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,209.37/994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.95

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