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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.18, 1,494.30 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.18, 1,494.30 and 433.26 is: 649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.18 : 1,494.30 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.18/1,494.30 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.18x = 1,494.30 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.18x = 647,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,420.42/996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.90

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