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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.01, 1,493.60 and 448.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.01, 1,493.60 and 448.55 is: 672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.01 : 1,493.60 = 448.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.01/1,493.60 = 448.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.01x = 1,493.60 × 448.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.01x = 669,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,954.28/996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.64

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