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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.26, 1,497.03 and 421.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.26, 1,497.03 and 421.18 is: 631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.26 : 1,497.03 = 421.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.26/1,497.03 = 421.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.26x = 1,497.03 × 421.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.26x = 630,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,519.10/998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.62

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