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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.88, 1,498.56 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.88, 1,498.56 and 314.88 is: 472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.88 : 1,498.56 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.88/1,498.56 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.88x = 1,498.56 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.88x = 471,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,866.57/998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.40

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