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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.52, 1,492.08 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.52, 1,492.08 and 301.28 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.52 : 1,492.08 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.52/1,492.08 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.52x = 1,492.08 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.52x = 449,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,533.86/994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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