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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.36, 1,497.60 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.36, 1,497.60 and 305.08 is: 457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.36 : 1,497.60 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.36/1,497.60 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.36x = 1,497.60 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.36x = 456,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,887.81/998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.64

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