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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.80, 1,495.02 and 420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.80, 1,495.02 and 420.08 is: 630.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.80 : 1,495.02 = 420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.80/1,495.02 = 420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.80x = 1,495.02 × 420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.80x = 628,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,028.00/996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.04

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