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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.92, 1,492.38 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.92, 1,492.38 and 417.72 is: 626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.92 : 1,492.38 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.92/1,492.38 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.92x = 1,492.38 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.92x = 623,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,396.97/994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.58

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