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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.40, 1,496.17 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.40, 1,496.17 and 304.07 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.40 : 1,496.17 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.40/1,496.17 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.40x = 1,496.17 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.40x = 454,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,943.92/997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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