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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,493.33 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,493.33 and 447.36 is: 671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,493.33 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,493.33 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,493.33 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 668,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,053.87/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.30

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