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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.44, 1,494.54 and 631.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.44, 1,494.54 and 631.05 is: 945.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.44 : 1,494.54 = 631.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.44/1,494.54 = 631.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.44x = 1,494.54 × 631.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.44x = 943,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,129.47/997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.55

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