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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,493.73 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,493.73 and 302.40 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,493.73 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,493.73 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,493.73 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 451,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,703.95/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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