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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.65, 1,493.49 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.65, 1,493.49 and 379.64 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.65 : 1,493.49 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.65/1,493.49 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.65x = 1,493.49 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.65x = 566,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,988.54/995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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