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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.63, 1,498.02 and 305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.63, 1,498.02 and 305.36 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.63 : 1,498.02 = 305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.63/1,498.02 = 305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.63x = 1,498.02 × 305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.63x = 457,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,435.39/998.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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