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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.28, 1,495.96 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.28, 1,495.96 and 304.04 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.28 : 1,495.96 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.28/1,495.96 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.28x = 1,495.96 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.28x = 454,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,834.66/997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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