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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.98, 1,494.46 and 380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.98, 1,494.46 and 380.54 is: 570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.98 : 1,494.46 = 380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.98/1,494.46 = 380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.98x = 1,494.46 × 380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.98x = 568,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,701.81/996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.42

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