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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.15, 1,493.70 and 630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.15, 1,493.70 and 630.64 is: 944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.15 : 1,493.70 = 630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.15/1,493.70 = 630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.15x = 1,493.70 × 630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.15x = 941,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,986.97/997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.68

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