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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.16, 1,494.42 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.16, 1,494.42 and 448.76 is: 672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.16 : 1,494.42 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.16/1,494.42 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.16x = 1,494.42 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.16x = 670,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,635.92/997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.55

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