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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.77, 1,492.14 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.77, 1,492.14 and 301.41 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.77 : 1,492.14 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.77/1,492.14 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.77x = 1,492.14 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.77x = 449,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,745.92/994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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