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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.61, 1,490.90 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.61, 1,490.90 and 446.64 is: 669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.61 : 1,490.90 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.61/1,490.90 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.61x = 1,490.90 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.61x = 665,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,893.34/994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.51

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