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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.42, 1,491.84 and 630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.42, 1,491.84 and 630.08 is: 944.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.42 : 1,491.84 = 630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.42/1,491.84 = 630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.42x = 1,491.84 × 630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.42x = 939,978.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,978.55/995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.30

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