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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.13, 1,491.19 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.13, 1,491.19 and 310.13 is: 465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.13 : 1,491.19 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.13/1,491.19 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.13x = 1,491.19 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.13x = 462,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,454.52/994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.19

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