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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.62, 1,491.45 and 416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.62, 1,491.45 and 416.94 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.62 : 1,491.45 = 416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.62/1,491.45 = 416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.62x = 1,491.45 × 416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.62x = 621,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,845.16/994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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