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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.49, 1,492.09 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.49, 1,492.09 and 447.19 is: 670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.49 : 1,492.09 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.49/1,492.09 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.49x = 1,492.09 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.49x = 667,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,242.88/995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.27

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