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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.76, 1,492.43 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.76, 1,492.43 and 447.80 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.76 : 1,492.43 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.76/1,492.43 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.76x = 1,492.43 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.76x = 668,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,300.45/995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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