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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.40, 1,497.69 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.40, 1,497.69 and 305.01 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.40 : 1,497.69 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.40/1,497.69 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.40x = 1,497.69 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.40x = 456,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,810.43/998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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