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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.56, 1,491 and 417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.56, 1,491 and 417.84 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.56 : 1,491 = 417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.56/1,491 = 417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.56x = 1,491 × 417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.56x = 622,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,999.44/994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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