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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.58, 1,496.86 and 414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.58, 1,496.86 and 414.01 is: 620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.58 : 1,496.86 = 414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.58/1,496.86 = 414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.58x = 1,496.86 × 414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.58x = 619,715.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,715.01/998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.60

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