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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.29, 1,495.62 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.29, 1,495.62 and 449.96 is: 674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.29 : 1,495.62 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.29/1,495.62 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.29x = 1,495.62 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.29x = 672,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,961.70/997.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.79

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