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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.09, 1,498.58 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.09, 1,498.58 and 413.91 is: 620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.09 : 1,498.58 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.09/1,498.58 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.09x = 1,498.58 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.09x = 620,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,275.18/999.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.84

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