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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.50, 1,493.76 and 448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.50, 1,493.76 and 448.05 is: 672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.50 : 1,493.76 = 448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.50/1,493.76 = 448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.50x = 1,493.76 × 448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.50x = 669,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,279.17/995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.31

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