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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.31, 1,493.03 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.31, 1,493.03 and 302.02 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.31 : 1,493.03 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.31/1,493.03 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.31x = 1,493.03 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.31x = 450,921.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,921.94/995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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