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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.11, 1,497.27 and 451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.11, 1,497.27 and 451.10 is: 676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.11 : 1,497.27 = 451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.11/1,497.27 = 451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.11x = 1,497.27 × 451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.11x = 675,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,418.50/999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.02

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