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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.12, 1,495.73 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.12, 1,495.73 and 303.81 is: 455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.12 : 1,495.73 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.12/1,495.73 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.12x = 1,495.73 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.12x = 454,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,418.49/997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.73

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