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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.95, 1,498.39 and 305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.95, 1,498.39 and 305.59 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.95 : 1,498.39 = 305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.95/1,498.39 = 305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.95x = 1,498.39 × 305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.95x = 457,893.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,893.00/998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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