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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.59, 1,493.37 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.59, 1,493.37 and 302.27 is: 453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.59 : 1,493.37 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.59/1,493.37 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.59x = 1,493.37 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.59x = 451,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,400.95/995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.40

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