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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.98, 1,498.95 and 451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.98, 1,498.95 and 451.33 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.98 : 1,498.95 = 451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.98/1,498.95 = 451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.98x = 1,498.95 × 451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.98x = 676,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,518.85/998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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