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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.24, 1,496.84 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.24, 1,496.84 and 304.74 is: 456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.24 : 1,496.84 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.24/1,496.84 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.24x = 1,496.84 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.24x = 456,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,145.50/998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.95

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