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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.17, 1,495.98 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.17, 1,495.98 and 303.90 is: 455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.17 : 1,495.98 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.17/1,495.98 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.17x = 1,495.98 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.17x = 454,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,628.32/997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.92

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