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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.65, 1,493.11 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.65, 1,493.11 and 292.65 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.65 : 1,493.11 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.65/1,493.11 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.65x = 1,493.11 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.65x = 436,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,955.68/995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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