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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998, 1,497 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998, 1,497 and 314 is: 471

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998 : 1,497 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998/1,497 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998x = 1,497 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998x = 470,058
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,058/998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471

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