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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,495.38 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,495.38 and 411.45 is: 617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,495.38 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,495.38 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,495.38 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 615,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,274.10/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.11

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