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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.60, 1,495.68 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.60, 1,495.68 and 420.88 is: 631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.60 : 1,495.68 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.60/1,495.68 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.60x = 1,495.68 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.60x = 629,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,501.80/997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.02

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