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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.98, 1,497.36 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.98, 1,497.36 and 449.76 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.98 : 1,497.36 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.98/1,497.36 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.98x = 1,497.36 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.98x = 673,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,452.63/997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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