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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.85, 1,491.78 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.85, 1,491.78 and 301.38 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.85 : 1,491.78 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.85/1,491.78 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.85x = 1,491.78 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.85x = 449,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,592.66/994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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