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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.76, 1,491.78 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.76, 1,491.78 and 417.50 is: 626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.76 : 1,491.78 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.76/1,491.78 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.76x = 1,491.78 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.76x = 622,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,818.15/994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.10

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