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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.62, 1,493.93 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.62, 1,493.93 and 448 is: 672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.62 : 1,493.93 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.62/1,493.93 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.62x = 1,493.93 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.62x = 669,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,280.64/995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.22

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