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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.37, 1,493.55 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.37, 1,493.55 and 447.75 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.37 : 1,493.55 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.37/1,493.55 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.37x = 1,493.55 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.37x = 668,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,737.01/995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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