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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,493.34 and 447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,493.34 and 447.90 is: 671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,493.34 = 447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,493.34 = 447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,493.34 × 447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 668,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,866.99/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.92

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