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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.84, 1,498.20 and 413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.84, 1,498.20 and 413.69 is: 620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.84 : 1,498.20 = 413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.84/1,498.20 = 413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.84x = 1,498.20 × 413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.84x = 619,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,790.36/998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.51

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