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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.42, 1,495.17 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.42, 1,495.17 and 419.28 is: 629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.42 : 1,495.17 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.42/1,495.17 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.42x = 1,495.17 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.42x = 626,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,894.88/996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.15

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