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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.55, 1,491.89 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.55, 1,491.89 and 345.06 is: 517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.55 : 1,491.89 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.55/1,491.89 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.55x = 1,491.89 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.55x = 514,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,789.84/994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.61

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