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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.48, 1,498.20 and 450.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.48, 1,498.20 and 450.83 is: 676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.48 : 1,498.20 = 450.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.48/1,498.20 = 450.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.48x = 1,498.20 × 450.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.48x = 675,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,431.25/998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.46

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