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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.06, 1,497.50 and 450.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.06, 1,497.50 and 450.10 is: 675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.06 : 1,497.50 = 450.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.06/1,497.50 = 450.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.06x = 1,497.50 × 450.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.06x = 674,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,024.75/998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.33

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