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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.93, 1,498.37 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.93, 1,498.37 and 268.47 is: 402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.93 : 1,498.37 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.93/1,498.37 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.93x = 1,498.37 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.93x = 402,266.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,266.05/998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.70

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