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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.21, 1,495.83 and 434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.21, 1,495.83 and 434.30 is: 651.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.21 : 1,495.83 = 434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.21/1,495.83 = 434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.21x = 1,495.83 × 434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.21x = 649,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,633.12/997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.45

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