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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.76, 1,492.90 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.76, 1,492.90 and 418.04 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.76 : 1,492.90 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.76/1,492.90 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.76x = 1,492.90 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.76x = 624,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,091.92/994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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