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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.30, 1,496.17 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.30, 1,496.17 and 304.03 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.30 : 1,496.17 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.30/1,496.17 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.30x = 1,496.17 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.30x = 454,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,873.08/997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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