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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.76, 1,492.14 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.76, 1,492.14 and 301.42 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.76 : 1,492.14 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.76/1,492.14 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.76x = 1,492.14 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.76x = 449,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,760.84/994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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