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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994, 1,491 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994, 1,491 and 310 is: 465

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994 : 1,491 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994/1,491 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994x = 1,491 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994x = 462,210
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,210/994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465

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