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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.11, 1,498.68 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.11, 1,498.68 and 305.75 is: 458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.11 : 1,498.68 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.11/1,498.68 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.11x = 1,498.68 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.11x = 458,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,213.92/999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.62

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