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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.61, 1,493.32 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.61, 1,493.32 and 410.46 is: 615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.61 : 1,493.32 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.61/1,493.32 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.61x = 1,493.32 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.61x = 612,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,948.13/995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.65

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