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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.88, 1,495.39 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.88, 1,495.39 and 303.60 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.88 : 1,495.39 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.88/1,495.39 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.88x = 1,495.39 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.88x = 454,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,000.40/996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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