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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.02, 1,498.18 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.02, 1,498.18 and 414 is: 620.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.02 : 1,498.18 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.02/1,498.18 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.02x = 1,498.18 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.02x = 620,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,246.52/999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.85

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