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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.83, 1,492.19 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.83, 1,492.19 and 301.49 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.83 : 1,492.19 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.83/1,492.19 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.83x = 1,492.19 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.83x = 449,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,871.39/994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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