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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.27, 1,493.18 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.27, 1,493.18 and 301.91 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.27 : 1,493.18 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.27/1,493.18 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.27x = 1,493.18 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.27x = 450,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,804.46/995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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