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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.33, 1,493.15 and 410.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.33, 1,493.15 and 410.65 is: 616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.33 : 1,493.15 = 410.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.33/1,493.15 = 410.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.33x = 1,493.15 × 410.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.33x = 613,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,156.26/995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.03

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