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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.51, 1,491.95 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.51, 1,491.95 and 336.45 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.51 : 1,491.95 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.51/1,491.95 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.51x = 1,491.95 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.51x = 501,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,973.01/994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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