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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.04, 1,498.32 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.04, 1,498.32 and 305.56 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.04 : 1,498.32 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.04/1,498.32 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.04x = 1,498.32 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.04x = 457,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,826.66/999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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