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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.58, 1,496.34 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.58, 1,496.34 and 304.22 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.58 : 1,496.34 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.58/1,496.34 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.58x = 1,496.34 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.58x = 455,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,220.30/997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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