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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.31, 1,496.14 and 449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.31, 1,496.14 and 449.48 is: 674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.31 : 1,496.14 = 449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.31/1,496.14 = 449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.31x = 1,496.14 × 449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.31x = 672,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,487.62/997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.30

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