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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,494.93 and 441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,494.93 and 441.44 is: 661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,494.93 = 441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,494.93 = 441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,494.93 × 441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 659,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,921.90/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.89

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