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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.46, 1,497.11 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.46, 1,497.11 and 304.95 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.46 : 1,497.11 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.46/1,497.11 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.46x = 1,497.11 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.46x = 456,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,542.17/998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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