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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.08, 1,491.14 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.08, 1,491.14 and 300.78 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.08 : 1,491.14 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.08/1,491.14 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.08x = 1,491.14 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.08x = 448,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,503.59/994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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