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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.65, 1,498.07 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.65, 1,498.07 and 305.38 is: 458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.65 : 1,498.07 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.65/1,498.07 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.65x = 1,498.07 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.65x = 457,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,480.62/998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.10

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