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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.11, 1,494.38 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.11, 1,494.38 and 411.45 is: 616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.11 : 1,494.38 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.11/1,494.38 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.11x = 1,494.38 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.11x = 614,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,860.59/997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.64

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