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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.84, 1,498.95 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.84, 1,498.95 and 451.74 is: 677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.84 : 1,498.95 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.84/1,498.95 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.84x = 1,498.95 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.84x = 677,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,135.67/999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.24

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