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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.92, 1,497.73 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.92, 1,497.73 and 413.76 is: 620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.92 : 1,497.73 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.92/1,497.73 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.92x = 1,497.73 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.92x = 619,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,699.73/998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.37

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