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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.58, 1,490.52 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.58, 1,490.52 and 344.72 is: 516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.58 : 1,490.52 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.58/1,490.52 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.58x = 1,490.52 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.58x = 513,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,812.05/994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.61

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