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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.92, 1,497.06 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.92, 1,497.06 and 420.84 is: 631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.92 : 1,497.06 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.92/1,497.06 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.92x = 1,497.06 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.92x = 630,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,022.73/997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.34

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