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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.66, 1,498.66 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.66, 1,498.66 and 382.88 is: 574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.66 : 1,498.66 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.66/1,498.66 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.66x = 1,498.66 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.66x = 573,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,806.94/998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.58

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