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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.47, 1,497.87 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.47, 1,497.87 and 340.38 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.47 : 1,497.87 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.47/1,497.87 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.47x = 1,497.87 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.47x = 509,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,844.99/998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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