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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.70, 2,247.75 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.70, 2,247.75 and 403.18 is: 604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.70 : 2,247.75 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.70/2,247.75 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.70x = 2,247.75 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.70x = 906,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,242.23/1,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.68

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