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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.56, 1,493.33 and 447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.56, 1,493.33 and 447.59 is: 671.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.56 : 1,493.33 = 447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.56/1,493.33 = 447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.56x = 1,493.33 × 447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.56x = 668,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,401.07/995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.38

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