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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.88, 1,496.92 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.88, 1,496.92 and 412.76 is: 619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.88 : 1,496.92 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.88/1,496.92 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.88x = 1,496.92 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.88x = 617,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,868.70/997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.18

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