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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.53, 1,495.40 and 420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.53, 1,495.40 and 420.09 is: 629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.53 : 1,495.40 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.53/1,495.40 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.53x = 1,495.40 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.53x = 628,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,200.49/997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.76

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