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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.94, 1,494.62 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.94, 1,494.62 and 411.48 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.94 : 1,494.62 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.94/1,494.62 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.94x = 1,494.62 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.94x = 615,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,004.18/995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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