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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.74, 1,495.17 and 303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.74, 1,495.17 and 303.43 is: 455.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.74 : 1,495.17 = 303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.74/1,495.17 = 303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.74x = 1,495.17 × 303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.74x = 453,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,680.16/996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.16

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