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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.72, 1,495.14 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.72, 1,495.14 and 303.44 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.72 : 1,495.14 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.72/1,495.14 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.72x = 1,495.14 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.72x = 453,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,677.81/996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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