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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,492.06 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,492.06 and 301.36 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,492.06 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,492.06 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,492.06 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 449,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,647.20/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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