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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,492.51 and 409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,492.51 and 409.90 is: 614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,492.51 = 409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,492.51 = 409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,492.51 × 409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 611,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,779.85/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.82

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