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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.03, 1,495.54 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.03, 1,495.54 and 448.83 is: 673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.03 : 1,495.54 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.03/1,495.54 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.03x = 1,495.54 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.03x = 671,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,233.50/997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.23

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