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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.84, 1,495.25 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.84, 1,495.25 and 448.64 is: 672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.84 : 1,495.25 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.84/1,495.25 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.84x = 1,495.25 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.84x = 670,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,828.96/996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.96

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