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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.17, 1,497.48 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.17, 1,497.48 and 304.90 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.17 : 1,497.48 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.17/1,497.48 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.17x = 1,497.48 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.17x = 456,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,581.65/998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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