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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.54, 1,496.17 and 449.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.54, 1,496.17 and 449.71 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.54 : 1,496.17 = 449.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.54/1,496.17 = 449.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.54x = 1,496.17 × 449.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.54x = 672,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,839.43/997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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