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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.96, 1,491.26 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.96, 1,491.26 and 300.65 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.96 : 1,491.26 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.96/1,491.26 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.96x = 1,491.26 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.96x = 448,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,338.36/993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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