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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.14, 1,498.30 and 451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.14, 1,498.30 and 451.18 is: 676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.14 : 1,498.30 = 451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.14/1,498.30 = 451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.14x = 1,498.30 × 451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.14x = 676,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,002.99/999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.58

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