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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.26, 1,491.68 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.26, 1,491.68 and 446.69 is: 669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.26 : 1,491.68 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.26/1,491.68 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.26x = 1,491.68 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.26x = 666,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,318.54/995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.49

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