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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.83, 1,495.64 and 449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.83, 1,495.64 and 449.27 is: 674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.83 : 1,495.64 = 449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.83/1,495.64 = 449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.83x = 1,495.64 × 449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.83x = 671,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,938.70/996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.08

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