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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.98, 1,495.47 and 449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.98, 1,495.47 and 449.06 is: 673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.98 : 1,495.47 = 449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.98/1,495.47 = 449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.98x = 1,495.47 × 449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.98x = 671,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,555.76/996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.59

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