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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.78, 1,498.23 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.78, 1,498.23 and 305.50 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.78 : 1,498.23 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.78/1,498.23 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.78x = 1,498.23 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.78x = 457,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,704.11/998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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