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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.42, 1,494.45 and 630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.42, 1,494.45 and 630.12 is: 945.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.42 : 1,494.45 = 630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.42/1,494.45 = 630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.42x = 1,494.45 × 630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.42x = 941,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,682.83/996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.07

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