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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,492.02 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,492.02 and 418.08 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,492.02 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,492.02 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,492.02 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 623,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,783.72/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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