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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.75, 1,492.14 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.75, 1,492.14 and 310.75 is: 466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.75 : 1,492.14 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.75/1,492.14 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.75x = 1,492.14 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.75x = 463,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,682.51/994.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.13

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