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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.84, 1,496.62 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.84, 1,496.62 and 295.03 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.84 : 1,496.62 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.84/1,496.62 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.84x = 1,496.62 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.84x = 441,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,547.80/997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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