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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.98, 1,497.82 and 413.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.98, 1,497.82 and 413.83 is: 620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.98 : 1,497.82 = 413.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.98/1,497.82 = 413.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.98x = 1,497.82 × 413.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.98x = 619,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,835.36/998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.47

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