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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.49, 1,492.25 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.49, 1,492.25 and 474.40 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.49 : 1,492.25 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.49/1,492.25 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.49x = 1,492.25 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.49x = 707,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,913.57/994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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