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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.33, 1,492.93 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.33, 1,492.93 and 301.99 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.33 : 1,492.93 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.33/1,492.93 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.33x = 1,492.93 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.33x = 450,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,849.93/995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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