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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.78, 1,490.14 and 473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.78, 1,490.14 and 473.20 is: 708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.78 : 1,490.14 = 473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.78/1,490.14 = 473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.78x = 1,490.14 × 473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.78x = 705,136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,136.79/994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.84

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