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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.57, 1,494.86 and 419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.57, 1,494.86 and 419.45 is: 629.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.57 : 1,494.86 = 419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.57/1,494.86 = 419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.57x = 1,494.86 × 419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.57x = 627,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,009.46/996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.17

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