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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.79, 1,496.61 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.79, 1,496.61 and 412.64 is: 618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.79 : 1,496.61 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.79/1,496.61 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.79x = 1,496.61 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.79x = 617,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,557.73/997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.93

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