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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.22, 1,492.99 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.22, 1,492.99 and 301.80 is: 452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.22 : 1,492.99 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.22/1,492.99 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.22x = 1,492.99 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.22x = 450,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,584.38/995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.75

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