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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.74, 1,498.17 and 305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.74, 1,498.17 and 305.43 is: 458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.74 : 1,498.17 = 305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.74/1,498.17 = 305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.74x = 1,498.17 × 305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.74x = 457,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,586.06/998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.16

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