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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.66, 1,491.58 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.66, 1,491.58 and 417.12 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.66 : 1,491.58 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.66/1,491.58 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.66x = 1,491.58 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.66x = 622,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,167.85/994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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