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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.89, 1,498.32 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.89, 1,498.32 and 314.89 is: 472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.89 : 1,498.32 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.89/1,498.32 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.89x = 1,498.32 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.89x = 471,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,805.98/998.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.33

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