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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.15, 1,493.44 and 418.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.15, 1,493.44 and 418.03 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.15 : 1,493.44 = 418.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.15/1,493.44 = 418.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.15x = 1,493.44 × 418.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.15x = 624,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,297.94/995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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