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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.38, 1,494.02 and 402.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.38, 1,494.02 and 402.87 is: 604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.38 : 1,494.02 = 402.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.38/1,494.02 = 402.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.38x = 1,494.02 × 402.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.38x = 601,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,888.71/996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.07

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