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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.03, 1,496.03 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.03, 1,496.03 and 404.03 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.03 : 1,496.03 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.03/1,496.03 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.03x = 1,496.03 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.03x = 604,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,437.11/997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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