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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.35, 1,494.45 and 441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.35, 1,494.45 and 441.23 is: 661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.35 : 1,494.45 = 441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.35/1,494.45 = 441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.35x = 1,494.45 × 441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.35x = 659,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,396.17/996.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.81

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