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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.54, 1,492.02 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.54, 1,492.02 and 301.18 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.54 : 1,492.02 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.54/1,492.02 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.54x = 1,492.02 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.54x = 449,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,366.58/994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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