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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,493.87 and 629.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,493.87 and 629.88 is: 945.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,493.87 = 629.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,493.87 = 629.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,493.87 × 629.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 940,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,955.69/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.25

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