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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.92, 1,492.44 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.92, 1,492.44 and 439.66 is: 659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.92 : 1,492.44 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.92/1,492.44 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.92x = 1,492.44 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.92x = 656,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,166.17/994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.52

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