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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.63, 1,493.64 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.63, 1,493.64 and 418.50 is: 627.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.63 : 1,493.64 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.63/1,493.64 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.63x = 1,493.64 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.63x = 625,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,088.34/995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.84

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