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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.48, 1,492.22 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.48, 1,492.22 and 409.93 is: 615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.48 : 1,492.22 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.48/1,492.22 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.48x = 1,492.22 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.48x = 611,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,705.74/994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.10

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