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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,490.94 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,490.94 and 300.78 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,490.94 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,490.94 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,490.94 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 448,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,444.93/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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