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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.30, 1,496.11 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.30, 1,496.11 and 294.58 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.30 : 1,496.11 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.30/1,496.11 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.30x = 1,496.11 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.30x = 440,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,723.13/997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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