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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.66, 1,496.64 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.66, 1,496.64 and 450.16 is: 674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.66 : 1,496.64 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.66/1,496.64 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.66x = 1,496.64 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.66x = 673,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,727.46/998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.63

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