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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.37, 1,496.36 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.37, 1,496.36 and 449.40 is: 674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.37 : 1,496.36 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.37/1,496.36 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.37x = 1,496.36 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.37x = 672,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,464.18/997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.24

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