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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.04, 1,496.14 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.04, 1,496.14 and 420.60 is: 630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.04 : 1,496.14 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.04/1,496.14 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.04x = 1,496.14 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.04x = 629,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,276.48/998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.51

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