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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.23, 1,493.32 and 447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.23, 1,493.32 and 447.58 is: 671.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.23 : 1,493.32 = 447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.23/1,493.32 = 447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.23x = 1,493.32 × 447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.23x = 668,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,380.17/995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.58

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