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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.45, 1,496.98 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.45, 1,496.98 and 449.68 is: 674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.45 : 1,496.98 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.45/1,496.98 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.45x = 1,496.98 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.45x = 673,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,161.97/997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.88

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