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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.58, 1,496.64 and 607.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.58, 1,496.64 and 607.35 is: 910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.58 : 1,496.64 = 607.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.58/1,496.64 = 607.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.58x = 1,496.64 × 607.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.58x = 908,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,984.30/998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.28

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