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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.34, 1,495.35 and 632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.34, 1,495.35 and 632.22 is: 946.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.34 : 1,495.35 = 632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.34/1,495.35 = 632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.34x = 1,495.35 × 632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.34x = 945,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,390.18/998.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.96

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