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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.46, 1,495.37 and 630.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.46, 1,495.37 and 630.88 is: 946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.46 : 1,495.37 = 630.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.46/1,495.37 = 630.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.46x = 1,495.37 × 630.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.46x = 943,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,399.03/996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.75

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