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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.04, 1,493.48 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.04, 1,493.48 and 379.79 is: 569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.04 : 1,493.48 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.04/1,493.48 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.04x = 1,493.48 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.04x = 567,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,207.85/996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.46

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