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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.76, 1,497.66 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.76, 1,497.66 and 305.31 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.76 : 1,497.66 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.76/1,497.66 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.76x = 1,497.66 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.76x = 457,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,250.57/998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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