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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.47, 1,493.09 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.47, 1,493.09 and 301.98 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.47 : 1,493.09 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.47/1,493.09 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.47x = 1,493.09 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.47x = 450,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,888.54/995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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