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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.24, 1,498.62 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.24, 1,498.62 and 315.24 is: 472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.24 : 1,498.62 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.24/1,498.62 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.24x = 1,498.62 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.24x = 472,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,424.97/999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.78

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