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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.94, 1,493.61 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.94, 1,493.61 and 302.64 is: 453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.94 : 1,493.61 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.94/1,493.61 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.94x = 1,493.61 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.94x = 452,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,026.13/995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.87

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