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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.38, 1,496.61 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.38, 1,496.61 and 484.38 is: 726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.38 : 1,496.61 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.38/1,496.61 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.38x = 1,496.61 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.38x = 724,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,927.95/997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.83

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