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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.56, 1,491.54 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.56, 1,491.54 and 417.40 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.56 : 1,491.54 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.56/1,491.54 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.56x = 1,491.54 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.56x = 622,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,568.80/995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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