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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.73, 1,492.29 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.73, 1,492.29 and 301.32 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.73 : 1,492.29 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.73/1,492.29 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.73x = 1,492.29 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.73x = 449,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,656.82/994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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