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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999, 1,498.80 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999, 1,498.80 and 450.96 is: 676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999 : 1,498.80 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999/1,498.80 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999x = 1,498.80 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999x = 675,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,898.85/999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.58

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