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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.68, 1,495.44 and 449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.68, 1,495.44 and 449.10 is: 673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.68 : 1,495.44 = 449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.68/1,495.44 = 449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.68x = 1,495.44 × 449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.68x = 671,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,602.10/997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.16

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