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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.25, 1,493.19 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.25, 1,493.19 and 447.48 is: 671.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.25 : 1,493.19 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.25/1,493.19 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.25x = 1,493.19 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.25x = 668,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,172.66/995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.36

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