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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.62, 1,494.57 and 338.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.62, 1,494.57 and 338.39 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.62 : 1,494.57 = 338.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.62/1,494.57 = 338.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.62x = 1,494.57 × 338.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.62x = 505,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,747.54/996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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