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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.28, 1,491.24 and 630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.28, 1,491.24 and 630.48 is: 944.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.28 : 1,491.24 = 630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.28/1,491.24 = 630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.28x = 1,491.24 × 630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.28x = 940,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,197.00/995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.66

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