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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.90, 1,498.14 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.90, 1,498.14 and 305.54 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.90 : 1,498.14 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.90/1,498.14 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.90x = 1,498.14 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.90x = 457,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,741.70/998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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