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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.51, 1,495.01 and 630.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.51, 1,495.01 and 630.87 is: 946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.51 : 1,495.01 = 630.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.51/1,495.01 = 630.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.51x = 1,495.01 × 630.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.51x = 943,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,153.80/996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.46

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