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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.07, 1,496.87 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.07, 1,496.87 and 442.48 is: 663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.07 : 1,496.87 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.07/1,496.87 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.07x = 1,496.87 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.07x = 662,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,327.55/998.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.61

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