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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.56, 1,495.56 and 448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.56, 1,495.56 and 448.82 is: 673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.56 : 1,495.56 = 448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.56/1,495.56 = 448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.56x = 1,495.56 × 448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.56x = 671,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,237.24/996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.55

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