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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.85, 1,495.49 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.85, 1,495.49 and 380.56 is: 570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.85 : 1,495.49 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.85/1,495.49 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.85x = 1,495.49 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.85x = 569,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,123.67/996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.92

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