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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.16, 1,498.19 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.16, 1,498.19 and 421.90 is: 632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.16 : 1,498.19 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.16/1,498.19 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.16x = 1,498.19 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.16x = 632,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,078.87/999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.61

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