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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.79, 1,496.21 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.79, 1,496.21 and 449.69 is: 674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.79 : 1,496.21 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.79/1,496.21 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.79x = 1,496.21 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.79x = 672,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,820.95/997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.31

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