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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.36, 1,485.05 and 471.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.36, 1,485.05 and 471.86 is: 706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.36 : 1,485.05 = 471.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.36/1,485.05 = 471.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.36x = 1,485.05 × 471.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.36x = 700,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,740.59/991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.85

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