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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.62, 1,499.48 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.62, 1,499.48 and 383.04 is: 574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.62 : 1,499.48 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.62/1,499.48 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.62x = 1,499.48 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.62x = 574,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,360.82/999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.58

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