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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.84, 1,494 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.84, 1,494 and 419.04 is: 628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.84 : 1,494 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.84/1,494 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.84x = 1,494 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.84x = 626,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,045.76/996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.03

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