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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.63, 1,497.92 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.63, 1,497.92 and 450.42 is: 675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.63 : 1,497.92 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.63/1,497.92 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.63x = 1,497.92 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.63x = 674,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,693.13/998.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.62

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