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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.61, 1,492.91 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.61, 1,492.91 and 447.32 is: 670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.61 : 1,492.91 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.61/1,492.91 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.61x = 1,492.91 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.61x = 667,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,810.00/995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.75

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