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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.13, 1,491.18 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.13, 1,491.18 and 300.80 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.13 : 1,491.18 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.13/1,491.18 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.13x = 1,491.18 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.13x = 448,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,539.49/994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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