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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.06, 1,496.54 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.06, 1,496.54 and 304.58 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.06 : 1,496.54 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.06/1,496.54 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.06x = 1,496.54 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.06x = 455,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,820.66/998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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