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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.35, 1,491.66 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.35, 1,491.66 and 300.94 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.35 : 1,491.66 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.35/1,491.66 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.35x = 1,491.66 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.35x = 448,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,891.20/994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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