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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.86, 1,493.97 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.86, 1,493.97 and 410.54 is: 615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.86 : 1,493.97 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.86/1,493.97 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.86x = 1,493.97 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.86x = 613,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,325.72/995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.88

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