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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.15, 1,492.50 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.15, 1,492.50 and 301.65 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.15 : 1,492.50 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.15/1,492.50 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.15x = 1,492.50 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.15x = 450,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,211.12/995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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