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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.07, 1,492.07 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.07, 1,492.07 and 301.53 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.07 : 1,492.07 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.07/1,492.07 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.07x = 1,492.07 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.07x = 449,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,902.36/995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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