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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.37, 1,494.54 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.37, 1,494.54 and 303.10 is: 454.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.37 : 1,494.54 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.37/1,494.54 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.37x = 1,494.54 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.37x = 452,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,995.07/996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.65

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