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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.11, 1,491.24 and 300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.11, 1,491.24 and 300.75 is: 451.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.11 : 1,491.24 = 300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.11/1,491.24 = 300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.11x = 1,491.24 × 300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.11x = 448,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,485.97/994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.14

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