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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.48, 1,497.30 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.48, 1,497.30 and 435.65 is: 653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.48 : 1,497.30 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.48/1,497.30 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.48x = 1,497.30 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.48x = 652,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,291.26/998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.29

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