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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.09, 1,492.27 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.09, 1,492.27 and 301.54 is: 452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.09 : 1,492.27 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.09/1,492.27 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.09x = 1,492.27 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.09x = 449,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,974.61/995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.20

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