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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.28, 1,491.40 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.28, 1,491.40 and 300.96 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.28 : 1,491.40 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.28/1,491.40 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.28x = 1,491.40 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.28x = 448,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,851.74/994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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