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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.75, 1,496.17 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.75, 1,496.17 and 304.50 is: 456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.75 : 1,496.17 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.75/1,496.17 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.75x = 1,496.17 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.75x = 455,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,582.24/997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.61

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