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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.61, 1,498.16 and 450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.61, 1,498.16 and 450.87 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.61 : 1,498.16 = 450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.61/1,498.16 = 450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.61x = 1,498.16 × 450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.61x = 675,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,475.40/998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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