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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.13, 1,492.24 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.13, 1,492.24 and 301.67 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.13 : 1,492.24 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.13/1,492.24 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.13x = 1,492.24 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.13x = 450,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,164.04/995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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