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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.24, 1,497.42 and 304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.24, 1,497.42 and 304.93 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.24 : 1,497.42 = 304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.24/1,497.42 = 304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.24x = 1,497.42 × 304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.24x = 456,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,608.28/998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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