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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.48, 1,493.22 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.48, 1,493.22 and 447.56 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.48 : 1,493.22 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.48/1,493.22 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.48x = 1,493.22 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.48x = 668,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,305.54/995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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