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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.54, 1,497.48 and 421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.54, 1,497.48 and 421.28 is: 631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.54 : 1,497.48 = 421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.54/1,497.48 = 421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.54x = 1,497.48 × 421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.54x = 630,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,858.37/998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.78

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