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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.12, 1,491.61 and 630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.12, 1,491.61 and 630.02 is: 944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.12 : 1,491.61 = 630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.12/1,491.61 = 630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.12x = 1,491.61 × 630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.12x = 939,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,733.52/995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.34

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