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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.83, 1,494.35 and 644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.83, 1,494.35 and 644.48 is: 966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.83 : 1,494.35 = 644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.83/1,494.35 = 644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.83x = 1,494.35 × 644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.83x = 963,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,075.47/996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.14

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