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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.14, 1,491.72 and 410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.14, 1,491.72 and 410.05 is: 614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.14 : 1,491.72 = 410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.14/1,491.72 = 410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.14x = 1,491.72 × 410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.14x = 611,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,679.79/995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.67

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