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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.48, 1,497.15 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.48, 1,497.15 and 382.20 is: 573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.48 : 1,497.15 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.48/1,497.15 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.48x = 1,497.15 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.48x = 572,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,210.73/998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.08

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