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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.44, 1,490.49 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.44, 1,490.49 and 445.98 is: 668.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.44 : 1,490.49 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.44/1,490.49 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.44x = 1,490.49 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.44x = 664,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,728.73/994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.45

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