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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.48, 1,491.96 and 345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.48, 1,491.96 and 345.24 is: 517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.48 : 1,491.96 = 345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.48/1,491.96 = 345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.48x = 1,491.96 × 345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.48x = 515,084.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,084.27/994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.94

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