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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.11, 1,492.81 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.11, 1,492.81 and 301.70 is: 452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.11 : 1,492.81 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.11/1,492.81 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.11x = 1,492.81 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.11x = 450,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,383.75/995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.60

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