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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.42, 1,491.54 and 345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.42, 1,491.54 and 345.16 is: 517.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.42 : 1,491.54 = 345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.42/1,491.54 = 345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.42x = 1,491.54 × 345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.42x = 514,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,819.95/994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.71

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