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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.81, 1,496.71 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.81, 1,496.71 and 304.46 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.81 : 1,496.71 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.81/1,496.71 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.81x = 1,496.71 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.81x = 455,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,680.08/997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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