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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.54, 1,497.26 and 413.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.54, 1,497.26 and 413.38 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.54 : 1,497.26 = 413.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.54/1,497.26 = 413.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.54x = 1,497.26 × 413.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.54x = 618,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,937.34/998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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