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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.14, 1,495.77 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.14, 1,495.77 and 420.06 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.14 : 1,495.77 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.14/1,495.77 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.14x = 1,495.77 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.14x = 628,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,313.15/997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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