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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.53, 1,493.31 and 302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.53, 1,493.31 and 302.21 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.53 : 1,493.31 = 302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.53/1,493.31 = 302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.53x = 1,493.31 × 302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.53x = 451,293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,293.22/995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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