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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.04, 1,496.06 and 449.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.04, 1,496.06 and 449.11 is: 673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.04 : 1,496.06 = 449.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.04/1,496.06 = 449.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.04x = 1,496.06 × 449.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.04x = 671,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,895.51/997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.89

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