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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.75, 1,493.11 and 447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.75, 1,493.11 and 447.47 is: 670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.75 : 1,493.11 = 447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.75/1,493.11 = 447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.75x = 1,493.11 × 447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.75x = 668,115.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,115.03/995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.96

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