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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.46, 1,491.69 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.46, 1,491.69 and 301.13 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.46 : 1,491.69 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.46/1,491.69 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.46x = 1,491.69 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.46x = 449,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,192.61/994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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