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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.45, 1,491.29 and 474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.45, 1,491.29 and 474.05 is: 710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.45 : 1,491.29 = 474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.45/1,491.29 = 474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.45x = 1,491.29 × 474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.45x = 706,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,951.83/994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.90

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