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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.57, 1,491.45 and 447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.57, 1,491.45 and 447.10 is: 670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.57 : 1,491.45 = 447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.57/1,491.45 = 447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.57x = 1,491.45 × 447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.57x = 666,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,827.30/994.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.47

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