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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.18, 1,492.80 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.18, 1,492.80 and 418.10 is: 627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.18 : 1,492.80 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.18/1,492.80 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.18x = 1,492.80 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.18x = 624,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,139.68/995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.16

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