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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.02, 1,493.01 and 410.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.02, 1,493.01 and 410.47 is: 615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.02 : 1,493.01 = 410.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.02/1,493.01 = 410.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.02x = 1,493.01 × 410.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.02x = 612,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,832.08/995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.90

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