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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.48, 1,494.60 and 650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.48, 1,494.60 and 650.08 is: 974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.48 : 1,494.60 = 650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.48/1,494.60 = 650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.48x = 1,494.60 × 650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.48x = 971,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,609.57/997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.06

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