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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.59, 1,496.46 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.59, 1,496.46 and 304.23 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.59 : 1,496.46 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.59/1,496.46 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.59x = 1,496.46 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.59x = 455,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,268.03/997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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