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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.28, 1,492.92 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.28, 1,492.92 and 417.78 is: 626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.28 : 1,492.92 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.28/1,492.92 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.28x = 1,492.92 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.28x = 623,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,712.12/995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.67

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