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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.94, 1,496.04 and 412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.94, 1,496.04 and 412.58 is: 618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.94 : 1,496.04 = 412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.94/1,496.04 = 412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.94x = 1,496.04 × 412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.94x = 617,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,233.47/997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.51

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