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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.38, 1,494.08 and 630.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.38, 1,494.08 and 630.89 is: 946.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.38 : 1,494.08 = 630.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.38/1,494.08 = 630.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.38x = 1,494.08 × 630.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.38x = 942,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,596.98/996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.02

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