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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.71, 1,495.46 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.71, 1,495.46 and 449.15 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.71 : 1,495.46 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.71/1,495.46 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.71x = 1,495.46 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.71x = 671,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,679.50/996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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