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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.41, 1,491.89 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.41, 1,491.89 and 301.11 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.41 : 1,491.89 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.41/1,491.89 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.41x = 1,491.89 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.41x = 449,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,223.00/994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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