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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.91, 1,493.86 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.91, 1,493.86 and 311.91 is: 467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.91 : 1,493.86 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.91/1,493.86 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.91x = 1,493.86 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.91x = 465,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,949.87/995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.86

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