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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.77, 1,497.17 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.77, 1,497.17 and 442.86 is: 664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.77 : 1,497.17 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.77/1,497.17 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.77x = 1,497.17 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.77x = 663,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,032.93/997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.51

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