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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.98, 1,025.01 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.98, 1,025.01 and 298.50 is: 447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.98 : 1,025.01 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.98/1,025.01 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.98x = 1,025.01 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.98x = 305,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,965.49/682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.99

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