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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.65, 1,496.48 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.65, 1,496.48 and 304.32 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.65 : 1,496.48 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.65/1,496.48 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.65x = 1,496.48 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.65x = 455,411.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,411.77/997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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