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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.63, 1,491.96 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.63, 1,491.96 and 264.28 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.63 : 1,491.96 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.63/1,491.96 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.63x = 1,491.96 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.63x = 394,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,295.19/994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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