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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.12, 1,497.24 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.12, 1,497.24 and 304.76 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.12 : 1,497.24 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.12/1,497.24 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.12x = 1,497.24 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.12x = 456,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,298.86/998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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