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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.06, 1,494.50 and 448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.06, 1,494.50 and 448.10 is: 672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.06 : 1,494.50 = 448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.06/1,494.50 = 448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.06x = 1,494.50 × 448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.06x = 669,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,675.74/996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.32

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