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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.59, 1,491.88 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.59, 1,491.88 and 336.47 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.59 : 1,491.88 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.59/1,491.88 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.59x = 1,491.88 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.59x = 501,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,968.94/994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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