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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.68, 1,495.02 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.68, 1,495.02 and 448.56 is: 672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.68 : 1,495.02 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.68/1,495.02 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.68x = 1,495.02 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.68x = 670,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,606.17/996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.84

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