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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.47, 1,496.31 and 510.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.47, 1,496.31 and 510.49 is: 765.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.47 : 1,496.31 = 510.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.47/1,496.31 = 510.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.47x = 1,496.31 × 510.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.47x = 763,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,847.55/998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.02

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