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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.41, 1,496.04 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.41, 1,496.04 and 412.26 is: 618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.41 : 1,496.04 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.41/1,496.04 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.41x = 1,496.04 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.41x = 616,766.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,766.40/997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.37

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