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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.39, 1,493.03 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.39, 1,493.03 and 447.93 is: 671.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.39 : 1,493.03 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.39/1,493.03 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.39x = 1,493.03 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.39x = 668,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,774.05/995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.87

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