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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.47, 1,491.78 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.47, 1,491.78 and 264.03 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.47 : 1,491.78 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.47/1,491.78 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.47x = 1,491.78 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.47x = 393,874.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,874.67/994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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