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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.06, 1,493.88 and 630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.06, 1,493.88 and 630.36 is: 945.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.06 : 1,493.88 = 630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.06/1,493.88 = 630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.06x = 1,493.88 × 630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.06x = 941,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,682.20/996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.41

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