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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.73, 1,499.55 and 414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.73, 1,499.55 and 414.73 is: 622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.73 : 1,499.55 = 414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.73/1,499.55 = 414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.73x = 1,499.55 × 414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.73x = 621,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,908.37/999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.08

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