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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.11, 1,494.17 and 411.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.11, 1,494.17 and 411.01 is: 616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.11 : 1,494.17 = 411.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.11/1,494.17 = 411.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.11x = 1,494.17 × 411.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.11x = 614,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,118.81/996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.52

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