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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.93, 1,493.89 and 447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.93, 1,493.89 and 447.96 is: 671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.93 : 1,493.89 = 447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.93/1,493.89 = 447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.93x = 1,493.89 × 447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.93x = 669,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,205.91/995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.94

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