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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.66, 1,496.68 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.66, 1,496.68 and 304.25 is: 456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.66 : 1,496.68 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.66/1,496.68 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.66x = 1,496.68 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.66x = 455,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,363.37/997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.43

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