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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,496.15 and 449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,496.15 and 449.21 is: 674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,496.15 = 449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,496.15 = 449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,496.15 × 449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 672,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,075.81/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.08

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