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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.92, 1,498.01 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.92, 1,498.01 and 421.48 is: 632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.92 : 1,498.01 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.92/1,498.01 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.92x = 1,498.01 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.92x = 631,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,381.25/998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.06

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