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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.96, 1,486.95 and 471.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.96, 1,486.95 and 471.55 is: 707.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.96 : 1,486.95 = 471.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.96/1,486.95 = 471.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.96x = 1,486.95 × 471.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.96x = 701,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,171.27/990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.57

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