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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.45, 1,491.78 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.45, 1,491.78 and 336.33 is: 504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.45 : 1,491.78 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.45/1,491.78 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.45x = 1,491.78 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.45x = 501,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,730.37/994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.53

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