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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,493.67 and 410.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,493.67 and 410.66 is: 616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,493.67 = 410.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,493.67 = 410.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,493.67 × 410.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 613,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,383.05/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.05

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