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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.11, 1,498.67 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.11, 1,498.67 and 414.02 is: 621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.11 : 1,498.67 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.11/1,498.67 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.11x = 1,498.67 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.11x = 620,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,469.79/999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.03

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