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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.61, 1,496.43 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.61, 1,496.43 and 450.51 is: 675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.61 : 1,496.43 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.61/1,496.43 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.61x = 1,496.43 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.61x = 674,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,156.68/998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.10

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