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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,491.96 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,491.96 and 310.68 is: 466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,491.96 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,491.96 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,491.96 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 463,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,522.13/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.00

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