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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.47, 1,376.62 and 604.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.47, 1,376.62 and 604.49 is: 834.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.47 : 1,376.62 = 604.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.47/1,376.62 = 604.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.47x = 1,376.62 × 604.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.47x = 832,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,144.63/997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.26

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