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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.40, 1,497.36 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.40, 1,497.36 and 420.72 is: 630.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.40 : 1,497.36 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.40/1,497.36 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.40x = 1,497.36 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.40x = 629,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,969.30/998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.98

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