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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.36, 1,496.34 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.36, 1,496.34 and 450.38 is: 675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.36 : 1,496.34 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.36/1,496.34 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.36x = 1,496.34 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.36x = 673,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,921.61/998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.03

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