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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.04, 1,493.06 and 447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.04, 1,493.06 and 447.11 is: 670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.04 : 1,493.06 = 447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.04/1,493.06 = 447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.04x = 1,493.06 × 447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.04x = 667,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,562.06/995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.89

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