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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,492.23 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,492.23 and 301.32 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,492.23 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,492.23 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,492.23 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 449,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,638.74/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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