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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.53, 1,494.25 and 608.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.53, 1,494.25 and 608.41 is: 910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.53 : 1,494.25 = 608.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.53/1,494.25 = 608.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.53x = 1,494.25 × 608.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.53x = 909,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,116.99/998.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.46

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