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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.32, 1,493.10 and 301.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.32, 1,493.10 and 301.90 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.32 : 1,493.10 = 301.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.32/1,493.10 = 301.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.32x = 1,493.10 × 301.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.32x = 450,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,766.89/995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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