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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.06, 1,497.09 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.06, 1,497.09 and 413.40 is: 620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.06 : 1,497.09 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.06/1,497.09 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.06x = 1,497.09 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.06x = 618,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,897.01/998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.10

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