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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.64, 1,492.47 and 410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.64, 1,492.47 and 410.55 is: 615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.64 : 1,492.47 = 410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.64/1,492.47 = 410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.64x = 1,492.47 × 410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.64x = 612,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,733.56/995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.42

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