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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.84, 1,496.84 and 304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.84, 1,496.84 and 304.57 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.84 : 1,496.84 = 304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.84/1,496.84 = 304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.84x = 1,496.84 × 304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.84x = 455,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,892.56/997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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