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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.08, 1,494.66 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.08, 1,494.66 and 449.04 is: 673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.08 : 1,494.66 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.08/1,494.66 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.08x = 1,494.66 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.08x = 671,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,162.13/997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.13

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