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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.63, 1,499.31 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.63, 1,499.31 and 422.64 is: 633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.63 : 1,499.31 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.63/1,499.31 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.63x = 1,499.31 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.63x = 633,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,668.38/999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.90

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