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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.74, 1,496.61 and 420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.74, 1,496.61 and 420.30 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.74 : 1,496.61 = 420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.74/1,496.61 = 420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.74x = 1,496.61 × 420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.74x = 629,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,025.18/997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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