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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,491.18 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,491.18 and 474.42 is: 711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,491.18 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,491.18 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,491.18 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 707,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,445.62/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.23

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