Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.62, 1,491.39 and 417
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 994.62, 1,491.39 and 417 is: 625.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994.62 : 1,491.39 = 417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994.62/1,491.39 = 417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994.62x = 1,491.39 × 417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994.62x = 621,909.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,909.63/994.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625.27
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