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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.56, 1,490.04 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.56, 1,490.04 and 416.40 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.56 : 1,490.04 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.56/1,490.04 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.56x = 1,490.04 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.56x = 620,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,452.66/994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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