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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.18, 1,491.21 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.18, 1,491.21 and 310.18 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.18 : 1,491.21 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.18/1,491.21 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.18x = 1,491.21 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.18x = 462,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,543.52/994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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