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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.85, 1,490.99 and 409.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.85, 1,490.99 and 409.19 is: 613.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.85 : 1,490.99 = 409.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.85/1,490.99 = 409.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.85x = 1,490.99 × 409.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.85x = 610,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,098.20/994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.26

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