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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.73, 1,491.91 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.73, 1,491.91 and 336.53 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.73 : 1,491.91 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.73/1,491.91 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.73x = 1,491.91 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.73x = 502,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,075.36/994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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