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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.46, 1,492.20 and 475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.46, 1,492.20 and 475.05 is: 712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.46 : 1,492.20 = 475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.46/1,492.20 = 475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.46x = 1,492.20 × 475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.46x = 708,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,869.61/994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.82

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