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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.25, 1,494.38 and 312.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.25, 1,494.38 and 312.25 is: 468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.25 : 1,494.38 = 312.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.25/1,494.38 = 312.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.25x = 1,494.38 × 312.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.25x = 466,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,618.59/996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.38

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