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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.52, 1,497.76 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.52, 1,497.76 and 314.52 is: 471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.52 : 1,497.76 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.52/1,497.76 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.52x = 1,497.76 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.52x = 471,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,075.48/998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.77

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