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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,495.59 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,495.59 and 412.40 is: 618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,495.59 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,495.59 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,495.59 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 616,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,775.38/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.59

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