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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.99, 1,497.96 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.99, 1,497.96 and 305.49 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.99 : 1,497.96 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.99/1,497.96 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.99x = 1,497.96 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.99x = 457,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,611.80/998.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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