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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.76, 1,492.32 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.76, 1,492.32 and 301.49 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.76 : 1,492.32 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.76/1,492.32 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.76x = 1,492.32 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.76x = 449,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,912.10/994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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