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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.38, 1,493.64 and 631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.38, 1,493.64 and 631.08 is: 945.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.38 : 1,493.64 = 631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.38/1,493.64 = 631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.38x = 1,493.64 × 631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.38x = 942,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,606.33/997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.08

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