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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.47, 1,491.19 and 377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.47, 1,491.19 and 377.70 is: 566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.47 : 1,491.19 = 377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.47/1,491.19 = 377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.47x = 1,491.19 × 377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.47x = 563,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,222.46/994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.35

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