Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999, 1,498.74 and 315
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 999, 1,498.74 and 315 is: 472.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999 : 1,498.74 = 315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999/1,498.74 = 315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999x = 1,498.74 × 315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999x = 472,103.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,103.10/999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472.58
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