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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.34, 1,492.35 and 630.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.34, 1,492.35 and 630.22 is: 943.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.34 : 1,492.35 = 630.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.34/1,492.35 = 630.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.34x = 1,492.35 × 630.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.34x = 940,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,508.82/996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.96

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