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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.54, 1,493.52 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.54, 1,493.52 and 302.18 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.54 : 1,493.52 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.54/1,493.52 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.54x = 1,493.52 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.54x = 451,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,311.87/995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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