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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.41, 1,493.63 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.41, 1,493.63 and 447.48 is: 671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.41 : 1,493.63 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.41/1,493.63 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.41x = 1,493.63 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.41x = 668,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,369.55/995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.45

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