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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.96, 1,499.52 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.96, 1,499.52 and 422.24 is: 633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.96 : 1,499.52 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.96/1,499.52 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.96x = 1,499.52 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.96x = 633,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,154.66/998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.81

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