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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.91, 1,494.12 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.91, 1,494.12 and 448.47 is: 672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.91 : 1,494.12 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.91/1,494.12 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.91x = 1,494.12 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.91x = 670,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,068.00/995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.82

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