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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.88, 1,493.51 and 328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.88, 1,493.51 and 328.65 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.88 : 1,493.51 = 328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.88/1,493.51 = 328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.88x = 1,493.51 × 328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.88x = 490,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,845.17/995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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