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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.45, 1,497.14 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.45, 1,497.14 and 382.03 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.45 : 1,497.14 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.45/1,497.14 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.45x = 1,497.14 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.45x = 571,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,949.61/998.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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