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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.65, 1,493.44 and 630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.65, 1,493.44 and 630.70 is: 945.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.65 : 1,493.44 = 630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.65/1,493.44 = 630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.65x = 1,493.44 × 630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.65x = 941,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,907.30/996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.07

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