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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.16, 1,497.84 and 421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.16, 1,497.84 and 421.03 is: 631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.16 : 1,497.84 = 421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.16/1,497.84 = 421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.16x = 1,497.84 × 421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.16x = 630,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,638.24/998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.80

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