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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.82, 1,493.12 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.82, 1,493.12 and 410.64 is: 615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.82 : 1,493.12 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.82/1,493.12 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.82x = 1,493.12 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.82x = 613,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,125.28/995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.70

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