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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,491.66 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,491.66 and 446.69 is: 669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,491.66 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,491.66 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,491.66 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 666,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,302.15/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.61

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