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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,495.68 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,495.68 and 449.30 is: 673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,495.68 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,495.68 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,495.68 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 672,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,009.02/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.99

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