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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.48, 1,497.71 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.48, 1,497.71 and 268.11 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.48 : 1,497.71 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.48/1,497.71 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.48x = 1,497.71 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.48x = 401,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,551.70/998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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