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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.57, 1,497.86 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.57, 1,497.86 and 305.22 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.57 : 1,497.86 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.57/1,497.86 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.57x = 1,497.86 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.57x = 457,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,176.83/998.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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