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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,486.55 and 470.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,486.55 and 470.86 is: 706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,486.55 = 470.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,486.55 = 470.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,486.55 × 470.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 699,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,962.76/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.29

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