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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.92, 1,494.06 and 418.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.92, 1,494.06 and 418.76 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.92 : 1,494.06 = 418.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.92/1,494.06 = 418.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.92x = 1,494.06 × 418.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.92x = 625,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,652.57/995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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