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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994, 1,491.16 and 300.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994, 1,491.16 and 300.59 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994 : 1,491.16 = 300.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994/1,491.16 = 300.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994x = 1,491.16 × 300.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994x = 448,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,219.58/994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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