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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.59, 1,492.13 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.59, 1,492.13 and 301.22 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.59 : 1,492.13 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.59/1,492.13 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.59x = 1,492.13 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.59x = 449,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,450.43/994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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