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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.70, 1,497.03 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.70, 1,497.03 and 414.14 is: 620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.70 : 1,497.03 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.70/1,497.03 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.70x = 1,497.03 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.70x = 619,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,972.52/998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.78

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