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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.28, 1,496.01 and 449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.28, 1,496.01 and 449.39 is: 674.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.28 : 1,496.01 = 449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.28/1,496.01 = 449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.28x = 1,496.01 × 449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.28x = 672,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,284.45/997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.12

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