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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.32, 1,497 and 631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.32, 1,497 and 631.28 is: 948.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.32 : 1,497 = 631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.32/1,497 = 631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.32x = 1,497 × 631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.32x = 945,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,026.16/996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.52

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