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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.02, 1,492.30 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.02, 1,492.30 and 439.68 is: 659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.02 : 1,492.30 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.02/1,492.30 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.02x = 1,492.30 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.02x = 656,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,134.46/995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.42

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