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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.48, 1,495.02 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.48, 1,495.02 and 303.18 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.48 : 1,495.02 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.48/1,495.02 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.48x = 1,495.02 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.48x = 453,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,260.16/996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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