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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.04, 1,490.64 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.04, 1,490.64 and 300.56 is: 450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.04 : 1,490.64 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.04/1,490.64 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.04x = 1,490.64 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.04x = 448,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,026.76/994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.71

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