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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.43, 1,496.21 and 631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.43, 1,496.21 and 631.71 is: 947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.43 : 1,496.21 = 631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.43/1,496.21 = 631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.43x = 1,496.21 × 631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.43x = 945,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,167.66/997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.61

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