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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.46, 1,496.22 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.46, 1,496.22 and 304.16 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.46 : 1,496.22 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.46/1,496.22 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.46x = 1,496.22 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.46x = 455,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,083.36/997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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