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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.60, 1,492.68 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.60, 1,492.68 and 447.16 is: 671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.60 : 1,492.68 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.60/1,492.68 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.60x = 1,492.68 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.60x = 667,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,466.79/994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.09

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