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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.12, 1,496.94 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.12, 1,496.94 and 314.12 is: 471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.12 : 1,496.94 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.12/1,496.94 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.12x = 1,496.94 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.12x = 470,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,218.79/998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.10

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