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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.24, 1,497.42 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.24, 1,497.42 and 304.94 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.24 : 1,497.42 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.24/1,497.42 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.24x = 1,497.42 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.24x = 456,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,615.77/998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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