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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.46, 1,498.70 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.46, 1,498.70 and 382.70 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.46 : 1,498.70 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.46/1,498.70 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.46x = 1,498.70 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.46x = 573,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,552.49/999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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