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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.48, 1,493.94 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.48, 1,493.94 and 605.48 is: 909.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.48 : 1,493.94 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.48/1,493.94 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.48x = 1,493.94 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.48x = 904,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,550.79/994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.57

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