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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.47, 1,493.30 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.47, 1,493.30 and 379.06 is: 568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.47 : 1,493.30 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.47/1,493.30 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.47x = 1,493.30 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.47x = 566,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,050.30/995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.63

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