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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.11, 1,494.65 and 631.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.11, 1,494.65 and 631.19 is: 946.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.11 : 1,494.65 = 631.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.11/1,494.65 = 631.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.11x = 1,494.65 × 631.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.11x = 943,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,413.45/997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.15

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