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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.43, 1,494.86 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.43, 1,494.86 and 380.14 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.43 : 1,494.86 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.43/1,494.86 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.43x = 1,494.86 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.43x = 568,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,256.08/996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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