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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.11, 1,494.16 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.11, 1,494.16 and 302.78 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.11 : 1,494.16 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.11/1,494.16 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.11x = 1,494.16 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.11x = 452,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,392.78/996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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