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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.03, 1,494.04 and 447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.03, 1,494.04 and 447.83 is: 671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.03 : 1,494.04 = 447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.03/1,494.04 = 447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.03x = 1,494.04 × 447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.03x = 669,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,069.31/996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.73

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