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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.38, 1,491.98 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.38, 1,491.98 and 410.08 is: 614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.38 : 1,491.98 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.38/1,491.98 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.38x = 1,491.98 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.38x = 611,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,828.18/995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.67

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