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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.71, 1,491.49 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.71, 1,491.49 and 301.19 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.71 : 1,491.49 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.71/1,491.49 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.71x = 1,491.49 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.71x = 449,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,214.79/994.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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