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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,491.72 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,491.72 and 327.54 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,491.72 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,491.72 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,491.72 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 488,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,597.97/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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