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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.31, 1,496.90 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.31, 1,496.90 and 412.98 is: 619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.31 : 1,496.90 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.31/1,496.90 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.31x = 1,496.90 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.31x = 618,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,190.79/998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.24

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