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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.76, 1,496.85 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.76, 1,496.85 and 413.10 is: 619.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.76 : 1,496.85 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.76/1,496.85 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.76x = 1,496.85 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.76x = 618,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,347.19/998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.11

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