Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.28, 1,498 and 421.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 999.28, 1,498 and 421.84 is: 632.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999.28 : 1,498 = 421.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999.28/1,498 = 421.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999.28x = 1,498 × 421.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999.28x = 631,916.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,916.32/999.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632.37
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