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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.19, 1,494.52 and 312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.19, 1,494.52 and 312.19 is: 468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.19 : 1,494.52 = 312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.19/1,494.52 = 312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.19x = 1,494.52 × 312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.19x = 466,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,570.85/996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.36

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