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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.97, 1,496.65 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.97, 1,496.65 and 304.74 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.97 : 1,496.65 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.97/1,496.65 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.97x = 1,496.65 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.97x = 456,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,085.58/997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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