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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.54, 1,491.48 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.54, 1,491.48 and 417.28 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.54 : 1,491.48 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.54/1,491.48 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.54x = 1,491.48 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.54x = 622,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,364.77/994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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