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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.40, 1,494.28 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.40, 1,494.28 and 379.64 is: 569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.40 : 1,494.28 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.40/1,494.28 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.40x = 1,494.28 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.40x = 567,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,288.46/996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.34

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