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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.29, 1,494.43 and 379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.29, 1,494.43 and 379.85 is: 569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.29 : 1,494.43 = 379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.29/1,494.43 = 379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.29x = 1,494.43 × 379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.29x = 567,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,659.24/996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.77

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