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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.05, 1,494.03 and 410.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.05, 1,494.03 and 410.90 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.05 : 1,494.03 = 410.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.05/1,494.03 = 410.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.05x = 1,494.03 × 410.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.05x = 613,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,891.00/996.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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