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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.77, 1,496.68 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.77, 1,496.68 and 304.56 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.77 : 1,496.68 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.77/1,496.68 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.77x = 1,496.68 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.77x = 455,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,828.10/997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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