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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.41, 2,247.98 and 458.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.41, 2,247.98 and 458.43 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.41 : 2,247.98 = 458.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.41/2,247.98 = 458.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.41x = 2,247.98 × 458.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.41x = 1,030,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,541.47/1,498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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