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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999 : 1,498.74 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999/1,498.74 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999x = 1,498.74 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999x = 472,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,103.10/999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.58

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