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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.09, 1,497.19 and 304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.09, 1,497.19 and 304.78 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.09 : 1,497.19 = 304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.09/1,497.19 = 304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.09x = 1,497.19 × 304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.09x = 456,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,306.08/998.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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