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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.64, 1,493.52 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.64, 1,493.52 and 418.56 is: 627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.64 : 1,493.52 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.64/1,493.52 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.64x = 1,493.52 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.64x = 625,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,127.73/995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.87

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