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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,490.90 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,490.90 and 300.80 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,490.90 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,490.90 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,490.90 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 448,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,455.27/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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