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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.10, 1,491.59 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.10, 1,491.59 and 345.30 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.10 : 1,491.59 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.10/1,491.59 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.10x = 1,491.59 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.10x = 515,046.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,046.03/994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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