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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.26, 1,498.53 and 422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.26, 1,498.53 and 422.18 is: 633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.26 : 1,498.53 = 422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.26/1,498.53 = 422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.26x = 1,498.53 × 422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.26x = 632,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,649.40/999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.12

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