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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.10, 1,498.77 and 633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.10, 1,498.77 and 633.60 is: 951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.10 : 1,498.77 = 633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.10/1,498.77 = 633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.10x = 1,498.77 × 633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.10x = 949,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,620.67/998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.43

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