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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.84, 1,495.34 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.84, 1,495.34 and 303.57 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.84 : 1,495.34 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.84/1,495.34 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.84x = 1,495.34 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.84x = 453,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,939.60/996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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