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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.64, 1,497.06 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.64, 1,497.06 and 632.70 is: 948.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.64 : 1,497.06 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.64/1,497.06 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.64x = 1,497.06 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.64x = 947,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,189.86/998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.48

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