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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.26, 1,496.38 and 449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.26, 1,496.38 and 449.84 is: 674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.26 : 1,496.38 = 449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.26/1,496.38 = 449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.26x = 1,496.38 × 449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.26x = 673,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,131.58/997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.98

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