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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.35, 1,493.21 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.35, 1,493.21 and 328.29 is: 492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.35 : 1,493.21 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.35/1,493.21 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.35x = 1,493.21 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.35x = 490,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,198.86/995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.49

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