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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.77, 1,493.93 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.77, 1,493.93 and 302.41 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.77 : 1,493.93 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.77/1,493.93 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.77x = 1,493.93 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.77x = 451,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,777.86/995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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