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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.63, 1,496.59 and 304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.63, 1,496.59 and 304.27 is: 456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.63 : 1,496.59 = 304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.63/1,496.59 = 304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.63x = 1,496.59 × 304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.63x = 455,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,362.94/997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.45

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