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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.37, 1,497.86 and 450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.37, 1,497.86 and 450.40 is: 675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.37 : 1,497.86 = 450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.37/1,497.86 = 450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.37x = 1,497.86 × 450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.37x = 674,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,636.14/998.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.74

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