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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.02, 1,496.68 and 413.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.02, 1,496.68 and 413.00 is: 619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.02 : 1,496.68 = 413.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.02/1,496.68 = 413.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.02x = 1,496.68 × 413.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.02x = 618,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,125.94/998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.35

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