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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.65, 1,493.89 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.65, 1,493.89 and 412.04 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.65 : 1,493.89 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.65/1,493.89 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.65x = 1,493.89 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.65x = 615,539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,539.05/996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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