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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.08, 1,497.09 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.08, 1,497.09 and 304.72 is: 457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.08 : 1,497.09 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.08/1,497.09 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.08x = 1,497.09 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.08x = 456,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,197.01/998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.07

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