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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,496 and 449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,496 and 449.10 is: 673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,496 = 449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,496 = 449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,496 × 449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 671,853.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,853.60/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.83

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