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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.48, 1,490.98 and 493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.48, 1,490.98 and 493.84 is: 740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.48 : 1,490.98 = 493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.48/1,490.98 = 493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.48x = 1,490.98 × 493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.48x = 736,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,305.56/994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.39

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