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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.43, 1,493.35 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.43, 1,493.35 and 302.16 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.43 : 1,493.35 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.43/1,493.35 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.43x = 1,493.35 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.43x = 451,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,230.64/995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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