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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.46, 1,496.17 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.46, 1,496.17 and 421.02 is: 630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.46 : 1,496.17 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.46/1,496.17 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.46x = 1,496.17 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.46x = 629,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,917.49/998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.89

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