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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.48, 1,492.47 and 630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.48, 1,492.47 and 630.48 is: 944.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.48 : 1,492.47 = 630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.48/1,492.47 = 630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.48x = 1,492.47 × 630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.48x = 940,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,972.49/996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.30

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