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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.06, 1,494.18 and 448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.06, 1,494.18 and 448.30 is: 672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.06 : 1,494.18 = 448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.06/1,494.18 = 448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.06x = 1,494.18 × 448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.06x = 669,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,840.89/996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.49

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