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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.31, 1,493.61 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.31, 1,493.61 and 418.19 is: 627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.31 : 1,493.61 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.31/1,493.61 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.31x = 1,493.61 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.31x = 624,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,609.03/995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.55

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