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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.99, 1,496.90 and 631.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.99, 1,496.90 and 631.97 is: 947.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.99 : 1,496.90 = 631.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.99/1,496.90 = 631.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.99x = 1,496.90 × 631.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.99x = 945,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,995.60/997.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.90

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