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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.76, 1,494.12 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.76, 1,494.12 and 448.32 is: 672.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.76 : 1,494.12 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.76/1,494.12 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.76x = 1,494.12 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.76x = 669,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,843.88/995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.70

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