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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.94, 1,493.91 and 411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.94, 1,493.91 and 411.27 is: 616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.94 : 1,493.91 = 411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.94/1,493.91 = 411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.94x = 1,493.91 × 411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.94x = 614,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,398.82/995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.91

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