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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.81, 1,493.23 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.81, 1,493.23 and 302.35 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.81 : 1,493.23 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.81/1,493.23 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.81x = 1,493.23 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.81x = 451,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,478.09/995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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