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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.64, 1,493.24 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.64, 1,493.24 and 302.15 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.64 : 1,493.24 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.64/1,493.24 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.64x = 1,493.24 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.64x = 451,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,182.47/995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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