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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.67, 1,490.67 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.67, 1,490.67 and 473.94 is: 710.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.67 : 1,490.67 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.67/1,490.67 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.67x = 1,490.67 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.67x = 706,484.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,484.04/994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.27

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