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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.23, 1,495.86 and 303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.23, 1,495.86 and 303.91 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.23 : 1,495.86 = 303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.23/1,495.86 = 303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.23x = 1,495.86 × 303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.23x = 454,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,606.81/997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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