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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,493.40 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,493.40 and 418.34 is: 627.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,493.40 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,493.40 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,493.40 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 624,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,739.40/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.84

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