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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.91, 1,497.34 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.91, 1,497.34 and 382.46 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.91 : 1,497.34 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.91/1,497.34 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.91x = 1,497.34 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.91x = 572,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,665.65/998.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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