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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.33, 1,491.94 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.33, 1,491.94 and 410.72 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.33 : 1,491.94 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.33/1,491.94 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.33x = 1,491.94 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.33x = 612,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,769.60/995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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