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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.53, 1,498.28 and 405.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.53, 1,498.28 and 405.53 is: 608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.53 : 1,498.28 = 405.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.53/1,498.28 = 405.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.53x = 1,498.28 × 405.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.53x = 607,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,599.21/998.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.50

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