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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.08, 1,479.96 and 474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.08, 1,479.96 and 474 is: 709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.08 : 1,479.96 = 474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.08/1,479.96 = 474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.08x = 1,479.96 × 474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.08x = 701,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,501.04/988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.96

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