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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.09, 1,495.58 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.09, 1,495.58 and 303.74 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.09 : 1,495.58 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.09/1,495.58 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.09x = 1,495.58 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.09x = 454,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,269.69/997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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