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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.83, 1,495.31 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.83, 1,495.31 and 303.53 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.83 : 1,495.31 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.83/1,495.31 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.83x = 1,495.31 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.83x = 453,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,864.16/996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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