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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.44, 1,492.22 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.44, 1,492.22 and 447.02 is: 670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.44 : 1,492.22 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.44/1,492.22 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.44x = 1,492.22 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.44x = 667,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,051.44/995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.11

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