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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.17, 1,497.26 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.17, 1,497.26 and 304.83 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.17 : 1,497.26 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.17/1,497.26 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.17x = 1,497.26 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.17x = 456,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,410.53/998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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