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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.98, 1,495.34 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.98, 1,495.34 and 303.48 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.98 : 1,495.34 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.98/1,495.34 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.98x = 1,495.34 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.98x = 453,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,804.27/996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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