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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.32, 1,492.26 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.32, 1,492.26 and 447.76 is: 671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.32 : 1,492.26 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.32/1,492.26 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.32x = 1,492.26 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.32x = 668,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,174.34/995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.32

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