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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.83, 1,498.24 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.83, 1,498.24 and 305.49 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.83 : 1,498.24 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.83/1,498.24 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.83x = 1,498.24 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.83x = 457,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,704.20/998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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