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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.42, 1,494.26 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.42, 1,494.26 and 418.98 is: 628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.42 : 1,494.26 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.42/1,494.26 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.42x = 1,494.26 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.42x = 626,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,065.05/996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.31

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