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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.44, 1,491.18 and 300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.44, 1,491.18 and 300.98 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.44 : 1,491.18 = 300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.44/1,491.18 = 300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.44x = 1,491.18 × 300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.44x = 448,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,817.96/994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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